deglamorize

Definition of deglamorizenext

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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
  • Implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
  • They’re even outfitted with antimicrobial technology to help minimize odors, so the shoes remain fresh.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Iran has already hanged seven people in connection with the protests, which activists say were put down in a crackdown that killed thousands and led to tens of thousands of arrests.
    CBS News, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • As graduation approaches, many college seniors are choosing where to start their careers and put down roots.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has disparaged the United States’ NATO allies for their reluctance to join the war.
    Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Trump has disparaged the United States' NATO allies for their reluctance to join the war.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trump tapped into that sentiment again in his Telegraph interview, denigrating the Royal Navy as not up to the task.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Deglamorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deglamorize. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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