mythologize
verb
my·thol·o·gize
mi-ˈthä-lə-ˌjīz 
mythologized; mythologizing
1
obsolete
: to explain the mythological significance of
2
: to build a myth around : mythicize
mythologizer
noun
Examples of mythologize in a Sentence
a politician who has been mythologized by his supporters
Recent Examples on the Web
Treacherous mountain ascents like Everest have long been mythologized by men.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2023
Finally, those who continue to mythologize the military in popular culture should rebalance their portrayals.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2021
The Civil War, followed by the country’s centennial in 1876, helped mythologize the flag.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 4 July 2023
Through those conversations, Valencia avoided homogenizing and mythologizing actual histories and cultural touchpoints.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
Our culture often tends to mythologize the Holocaust.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2023
Corrine’s wasn’t one of the ugly houses mythologized in the company’s ads.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 11 May 2023
Rasputin’s death, as well as the mass murder of the entire Romanov family, has been heavily mythologized over the years.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2023
Dolly Parton's namesake oasis seamlessly blends mountain heritage—including a heavy dose of mythologizing the musical icon herself—with industry-forward experiences, like record-breaking attractions and luxury accommodations.
—Carly Caramanna, Chron, 12 Apr. 2023
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2023
Finally, those who continue to mythologize the military in popular culture should rebalance their portrayals.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2021
The Civil War, followed by the country’s centennial in 1876, helped mythologize the flag.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 4 July 2023
Through those conversations, Valencia avoided homogenizing and mythologizing actual histories and cultural touchpoints.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 June 2023
Our culture often tends to mythologize the Holocaust.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2023
Corrine’s wasn’t one of the ugly houses mythologized in the company’s ads.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 11 May 2023
Rasputin’s death, as well as the mass murder of the entire Romanov family, has been heavily mythologized over the years.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2023
Dolly Parton's namesake oasis seamlessly blends mountain heritage—including a heavy dose of mythologizing the musical icon herself—with industry-forward experiences, like record-breaking attractions and luxury accommodations.
—Carly Caramanna, Chron, 12 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1603, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near mythologize
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“Mythologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mythologize. Accessed 26 Sep. 2023.
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