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also glamourizing
as in idealizing
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
most people glamorize fame, not thinking of the lack of privacy that accompanies it
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Recent Examples of glamorizing
Novels like Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch depict the surreal and alienating days of early parenthood with an eye to de-glamorizing the post-partum experience.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The song was seen as glamorizing Nazi ideology, antisemitism and Hitler.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Warfare Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare is an admirable attempt to counter the truism that there’s no such thing as an anti-war movie — that all war movies, however gruesome or wrenching, effectively (and often unwittingly) wind up glamorizing combat to some degree.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Critics have accused Hoover of glamorizing abuse with her novel, which was originally published in 2016.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
For decades Giorgio Armani helped Hollywood A-listers feel red carpet glitz rather than jitters, playing a key role in glamorizing events ranging from seasonal award shows to film premieres and festivals.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
The song was seen as glamorizing Nazi ideology, antisemitism and Hitler.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Warfare Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare is an admirable attempt to counter the truism that there’s no such thing as an anti-war movie — that all war movies, however gruesome or wrenching, effectively (and often unwittingly) wind up glamorizing combat to some degree.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Critics have accused Hoover of glamorizing abuse with her novel, which was originally published in 2016.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
For decades Giorgio Armani helped Hollywood A-listers feel red carpet glitz rather than jitters, playing a key role in glamorizing events ranging from seasonal award shows to film premieres and festivals.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glamorizing
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By late month, career responsibilities intensify, requiring you to define a realistic path forward instead of idealizing outcomes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Neptune can blur boundaries, so be mindful of overcommitting or idealizing people who have not shown consistency yet.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
25 Jan. 2026
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British live-fire cook Genevieve Taylor didn’t start out romanticizing cooking over an open flame, with visions of industry cred or Michelin stars dancing in her head.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Herzog depicts the bushmen who aid Boyes as dignified, diligent and intelligent without romanticizing them while capturing the rugged beauty of the African landscape.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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McGonigle grew up idolizing Phillies legend Chase Utley, who is going into the club's Wall of Fame in August.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As with so many of his generation, Adebayo, 28, grew up idolizing the late Bryant.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand, taupe bags work just as well with bold color pairings, softening them with a sense of ease.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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So far lawmakers haven’t, slowing, softening and then shooting down a bipartisan measure that would have enlisted the state Department of Agriculture to take on the burgeoning pest.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Glamorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glamorizing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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