as in romanticized
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as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
he had a tendency to idealize his heroes and believe they could do no wrong
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealized
Adjective
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And Hutson not wanting to go on the ice by himself was symbolic of that timing, and why it was timed that way.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025 -
Investing in equality is not just symbolic, but a strategic decision that can positively shape the sport’s culture and future.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the movie, the greedy Odell feasts on a purple unicorn steak and his ex-addict son snorts a line of powdered unicorn horn.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2025
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These sandals feature a sleek, low-profile design and come in eight colors, including green, purple, and cream options.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Idealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealized. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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