fictionalize
verb
fic·tion·al·ize
ˈfik-shnə-ˌlīz 
-shə-nə-ˌlīz
fictionalized; fictionalizing
: to make into or treat in the manner of fiction
fictionalize a biography
Examples of fictionalize in a Sentence
The book is a fictionalized account of their travels.
Her books are based in fact, but she fictionalizes many of the events.
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While based on true events, the podcast is partly fictionalized.
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 15 July 2024
The original Devil Wears Prada adapted Weisberger’s novel of the same name, which fictionalized the author’s time as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 July 2024
While Rodat’s story is largely fictionalized, Damon’s Ryan was indeed inspired by one of the real-life Niland brothers.
—Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 6 July 2024
The wild case was even fictionalized in a 2024 Lifetime movie, Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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Megan Stringer, Axios, 15 July 2024
The original Devil Wears Prada adapted Weisberger’s novel of the same name, which fictionalized the author’s time as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 July 2024
While Rodat’s story is largely fictionalized, Damon’s Ryan was indeed inspired by one of the real-life Niland brothers.
—Tomris Laffly, EW.com, 6 July 2024
The wild case was even fictionalized in a 2024 Lifetime movie, Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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fictionalize
verb
fic·tion·al·ize
ˈfik-shnə-līz
-shən-ᵊl-īz
fictionalized; fictionalizing
: to make into fiction
fictionalize a biography
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