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 ‘Pedestal Problem’ Being idealized to a certain extent can feel validating, especially when a partner admires your kindness, intelligence or other meaningful qualities.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
For more than a decade, cutting down on meat and other animal products has been idealized as a healthier, more ethical way to eat.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Only idealized systems that involve infinity—an infinitely long tape, an infinitely extensive grid of particles, an infinitely divisible space for placing pinballs and rubber ducks—can be truly undecidable.
—Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025
And these heroes, slightly idealized but by no means infallible versions of the ones who exist in real hospitals, keep showing up, shift after endless shift, to keep pushing that rock up the hill.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
For more than a decade, cutting down on meat and other animal products has been idealized as a healthier, more ethical way to eat.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Only idealized systems that involve infinity—an infinitely long tape, an infinitely extensive grid of particles, an infinitely divisible space for placing pinballs and rubber ducks—can be truly undecidable.
—Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025
And these heroes, slightly idealized but by no means infallible versions of the ones who exist in real hospitals, keep showing up, shift after endless shift, to keep pushing that rock up the hill.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealize
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Some writers and economists say that romanticizing this one particular sector of the economy is more about nostalgia or political pandering than rational thinking about what will best serve workers and the economy.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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The film doesn’t want to romanticize La Cañada Real.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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With help from Patrick O’Sullivan, the former NHL player that Tavares once idolized and who’s now a player development coach with the Leafs, as well as teammate Philippe Myers, Tavares had just completed a post-practice shooting session.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Alcaraz had spent his whole childhood idolizing Rafael Nadal.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Wearing the classic tan color associated with Timberland, the lace-up boots were glamorized with special silver eyelets and lace-catching speed hooks with intricate detailing.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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Some key findings from the study: Alcohol consumption was glamorized in 61% of ads, and associated with situations like celebrations, social inclusion and displays of social or financial status.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The experience of caring for another living creature has been found to soften inmates’ anger, allowing some to experience warmth and affection for the first time in their lives.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In European competition, Postecoglou softened his principles and played functional football.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Idealize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealize. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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