heroicized

Definition of heroicizednext
past tense of heroicize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroicized
Verb
  • California Adventure, at its most idealized, stood for more than an assortment of film properties.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The characters are mostly idealized, the action is predictable, and its core conflicts derivative of those in the minds of most American teenagers in the middle of the 20th century.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Caucuses are often romanticized as a crucial engine of grassroots democracy.
    Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
  • To be sure, educational systems need to be reformed, not romanticized.
    Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 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
  • Metcalfe also pointed to South Korea and Thailand as examples of markets where consumption has softened, but said this was reflective of temporary adjustments rather than structural declines.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Add the jalapeño and stir-fry until slightly softened, another 15 to 20 seconds.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Meats are juicy and tender; vegetables are caramelized and subtly sweetened.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Heroicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroicized. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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