deglamorizing

Definition of deglamorizingnext
present participle of deglamorize
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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, 8 May 2026
  • Delta Counties Coalition pushes back But Newsom's remarks quickly drew criticism from the Delta Counties Coalition, which accused the administration of minimizing concerns from Delta communities that oppose the tunnel project.
    Richard Ramos, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Richards had made disparaging comments about women’s bodies and out-of-bounds discourse on Jewish and Asian people as well as little people and the mentally disabled.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
  • At one point, while Steyer was disparaging oil companies in California for pollution, Porter questioned why his hedge fund had previously invested in the same kinds of fossil fuel companies.
    Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Attracted by two soccer teams putting down roots in Mission Valley, local futbol fans looked to serenade a local goal-scorer or two.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • One pet parent shopper shared how within one hour of putting down this quilt, their muddy dog got all over it.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 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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“Deglamorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deglamorizing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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