deglamorize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of deglamorize White’s willingness to deglamorize stardom — to take roles that subverted her celebrity or to be funny and frank — makes clear that for her, the town was, first and foremost, a workplace. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 6 Jan. 2022 The camera became a handy tool for those, labeled Minimalists or Conceptualists, who wanted to deglamorize the world (and the artist’s role) by documenting mundane things or repeated actions. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deglamorize
Verb
  • The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
  • Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Lygo was joined by ITV boss Carolyn McCall as the network unveiled a set of half-year results that saw profits slashed by 30%, which the broadcaster mainly put down to a stronger six months in 2024 when the men’s Euros soccer tournament was on.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2025
  • As a result, Dunn was forced to grow up quickly and take care of his brothers and sisters, which motivated him to start the Homes for the Holidays program designed to help single-parent families put down payments on their homes.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Our family was disparaged in the hallways of the school by the music teacher.
    BJ, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
  • His work has been disparaged and diminished since the 5-0 defeat in Munich against PSG.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • President Trump in his first 100 days tested that system like rarely before, signing dozens of executive orders, closing or sharply reducing government agencies funded by Congress, and denigrating judges who have issued dozens of rulings against him.
    Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
  • In retirement, Barnett sued Boeing, alleging that the company had denigrated his character and blocked his career advancement during his employment—charges Boeing denies.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 13 June 2025

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“Deglamorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deglamorize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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