romanticize
verb
ro·man·ti·cize
rō-ˈman-tə-ˌsīz 
rə-
romanticized; romanticizing
: to make romantic : treat as idealized or heroic
romanticize the past
1
: to hold romantic ideas
2
: to present details, incidents, or people in a romantic way
The book romanticized military life.
Synonyms of romanticize
Examples of romanticize in a Sentence
He has romanticized notions of army life.
a romanticized view of politics
We were romanticizing about the past.
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Today’s astro-weather pushes you toward visibility, recognition and bigger opportunities, but there’s also a tendency to romanticize a future scenario without thinking through logistics and practical details.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
These images do not romanticize the West as much as document how difficult, life-sucking and under-appreciated this job can be.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
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“Romanticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romanticize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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romanticize
verb
ro·man·ti·cize
rō-ˈmant-ə-ˌsīz
romanticized; romanticizing
1
: to make romantic : show in a romantic way
2
: to have romantic ideas
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