as in romanticized
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as in glamourized
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 Synonyms for idealized
Adjective
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The collection features a range of symbolic designs that blend tradition with modernity, highlighting Swarovski’s craftsmanship and creativity.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025 -
Harfouch noted the symbolic weight of playing in the Vatican, a place representing more than 2.2 billion Christians worldwide.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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How to Play 'Connections' The categories vary in difficulty from yellow to green to blue to purple, with yellow considered the easiest category and purple the trickiest.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Desert shrubs, cottonwood trees, and yellow and purple wildflowers added splashes of color against the rocky backdrops, nourished by the water that brings life to the canyon floor.—
Derek M. Norman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Idealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealized. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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