heroicized

Definition of heroicizednext
past tense of heroicize
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Verb
  • The figures aren’t necessarily idealized forms though.
    Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 6 May 2026
  • Unlike some of his artistic peers, who idealized studios and showcases in New York or Europe, Chambers never wanted to leave Altadena.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Even the Second World War has been somehow romanticized in films and TV.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • The result is an economy where creative work is heavily romanticized but often poorly understood as labor.
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • Often, fires are depicted in an overly dramatic or glamorized way, but each home represents a person’s life.
    TIME Photo Department, Time, 23 Dec. 2025
  • My journey will be publicized and glamorized, but my evolution process is sacred to me.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • In a small dry skillet, roast onion and jalapeño over medium, turning once or twice, until softened and browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
    Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • The question is why the resale market softened in the first place.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Sugar People with hypertension should avoid foods and drinks that are sweetened with sugar.
    Karen Shackelford, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
  • Better-tasting and better-for-you, these bran muffins are sweetened with maple syrup, tenderized with yogurt, and bake up light and fluffy in just 30 minutes.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
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“Heroicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroicized. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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