deglamorizing

Definition of deglamorizingnext
present participle of deglamorize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deglamorizing
Verb
  • Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Astronaut menus are carefully constructed to maximize nutrition and calories while minimizing storage requirements, preparation needs, and the possibility of contamination.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Councilmember Vickie Paladino filed a lawsuit against the City Council Monday in an effort to stop a disciplinary process against her for a series of posts disparaging Muslims.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Sportsmanship and maturity seem less important than disparaging Canadians.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Norway has Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, the cross-country GOAT, putting down the hammer on the field.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • By denigrating those who protest.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Piagentini pointed to court records showing Thompson made denigrating remarks to Davis and the female prosecutor handling the case during and after trial.
    Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Deglamorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deglamorizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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