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Recent Examples of fictionalized
The series' penchant for bringing in A-list stars to play fictionalized versions of themselves proved to pay off, too, as six nominations were earned from guest star appearances.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
Based on the second-longest investigation in Swedish history, this is a fictionalized account of the 2004 double murder of a small boy and a 50-year-old woman in the small town of Linkoping.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
This is intertwined with fictionalized scenes of Du Bois’s final years working on the project in the newly independent African nation.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
This was shown by the win for Kneecap, the semi-fictionalized story of Irish rappers Kneecap, which won Rich Peppiatt the BAFTA for outstanding debut by a British director.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Henry wrote a fictionalized account of her time with Liam in a novel, Looking Forward, which came out in May 2024.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
From the get-go, though, Hyde knew that Oscar-winning Olivia Colman would be perfect to play her, or rather a fictionalized version of herself called Hannah.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Players also compete in teams of two, and the game is set 60 years into the future of a fictionalized Earth.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Another element featured in the Rollins section is a fictionalized dissection of the relationship between Dylan and frequent collaborator Joan Baez, here named Alice Fabian (Julianne Moore).
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
Based on the second-longest investigation in Swedish history, this is a fictionalized account of the 2004 double murder of a small boy and a 50-year-old woman in the small town of Linkoping.
—Andrea Duncan-Mao, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
This is intertwined with fictionalized scenes of Du Bois’s final years working on the project in the newly independent African nation.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
This was shown by the win for Kneecap, the semi-fictionalized story of Irish rappers Kneecap, which won Rich Peppiatt the BAFTA for outstanding debut by a British director.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Henry wrote a fictionalized account of her time with Liam in a novel, Looking Forward, which came out in May 2024.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
From the get-go, though, Hyde knew that Oscar-winning Olivia Colman would be perfect to play her, or rather a fictionalized version of herself called Hannah.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
Players also compete in teams of two, and the game is set 60 years into the future of a fictionalized Earth.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Another element featured in the Rollins section is a fictionalized dissection of the relationship between Dylan and frequent collaborator Joan Baez, here named Alice Fabian (Julianne Moore).
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fictionalized
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Run every business decision by this fictional person, and make sure your team do it too.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her character owned a cheese shop in the fictional town of Ren Mar and developed a relationship with Silas (Hunter Parrish).—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The trailer is the latest installment in the film’s unique marketing campaign, which has featured seemingly authentic advertisements for the fictitious Rental Family Agency’s unique services.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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For security purposes, ministry members use pseudonyms, usually their first name and a fictitious last name, and all mail comes to the church address at 400 East Westminster in Lake Forest.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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In Baltimore County, this hypothetical is even worse.—
John Hohman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Aug. 2025
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Peltola, meanwhile, held a lead over Republican candidates in a hypothetical poll of the governor race.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Or a business model potentially based on selling unregistered securities in a highly volatile and speculative financial ecosystem.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Some studies suggest that rising global temperatures may intensify wind shear in jet streams, potentially leading to more frequent or severe clear-air turbulence, but this is still speculative.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Fictionalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fictionalized. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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