as in to idealize
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
he romanticized what life in a small town would be like, only to be later disappointed when reality intruded
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Recent Examples of romanticize
Today, one of Barry's favorite activities for romanticizing her outdoor space is playing darts with loved ones.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Dominic Smith is just another reason to romanticize baseball.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In other words, don’t overly romanticize the post-World War II era.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Varas didn’t sound interested in romanticizing March.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Dominic Smith is just another reason to romanticize baseball.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In other words, don’t overly romanticize the post-World War II era.
—Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Varas didn’t sound interested in romanticizing March.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for romanticize
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The figures aren’t necessarily idealized forms though.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026
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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
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Even in the wake of the body positivity movement from the past few years, researchers are concerned about a cultural swing back to glamorizing thin-ness, pointing to the popularity – and possible misuse – of GLP-1s.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The visual culture produced by Anduril to glamorize its unmanned rockets, submarines, and accompanying control software leverages a lot of Aeropittura’s potential.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Romanticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticize. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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