as in to glamourize
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 idealize
The great irony is that by avoiding them altogether and idealizing relationships entirely free of friction, people may be denying themselves opportunities to grow and strengthen their connections.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
This has been my sort of dream role for Simmons going back to his later days in Philadelphia, idealizing the theory of becoming a modern Draymond Green-style forward.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
These findings underscore the risks of idealizing unavailability, as the allure of scarcity can create more emotional strain than genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
And with the average person spending about 145 minutes on social media every day, this constant exposure to idealized imagery and lifestyles has fundamentally changed the playing field for marketers.
—Salim Gheewalla, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025
This has been my sort of dream role for Simmons going back to his later days in Philadelphia, idealizing the theory of becoming a modern Draymond Green-style forward.
—Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
These findings underscore the risks of idealizing unavailability, as the allure of scarcity can create more emotional strain than genuine connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
And with the average person spending about 145 minutes on social media every day, this constant exposure to idealized imagery and lifestyles has fundamentally changed the playing field for marketers.
—Salim Gheewalla, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealize
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Photo: Laure Joliet Naturally, romanticizing a cozy, coastal life doesn’t have to stop at your closet.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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While creatives will romanticize denim fashion, there’s still a large market demand a balance of style and function.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2025
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Texas-born Pinky (Spacek) idolizes her coworker Millie (Duvall), which catapults them into a twisted relationship.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
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Morales is idolized by his followers, as Chávez, Che Guevara, and others have been by similar followers.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Glamorous as the exiles are, Kentridge does not glamorize them.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Her pitch was simple: Homosexuality is a sin, and if homosexuals were given carte blanche to glamorize their ‘deviate lifestyle’ in Miami-area classrooms, the American family would be destroyed and the American way of life would disappear.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2025
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The new tariffs on Canada and Mexico had previously been on a monthlong pause, and many critics hoped that they would be softened, or eliminated, before their deadline to resume.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Notes of sandalwood, seaweed, amber, and sea salt get a bit of a masculine edge from fir that’s then softened with feminine rose, all of which sit very close to the skin.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Idealize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealize. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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