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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Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025 -
Late last month, the Sudanese military regained control over Khartoum, the capital, a major symbolic victory in the war.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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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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The four colors are pink, purple, light blue, and light green.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Their maple leaf foliage can be found in lime green, gold, salmon, burgundy, purple, and a glittering gray with burgundy undertones.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Idealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealized. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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