heroicizing

Definition of heroicizingnext
present participle of heroicize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroicizing
Verb
  • Varas didn’t sound interested in romanticizing March.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • British live-fire cook Genevieve Taylor didn’t start out romanticizing cooking over an open flame, with visions of industry cred or Michelin stars dancing in her head.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • By late month, career responsibilities intensify, requiring you to define a realistic path forward instead of idealizing outcomes.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Neptune can blur boundaries, so be mindful of overcommitting or idealizing people who have not shown consistency yet.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Novels like Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch depict the surreal and alienating days of early parenthood with an eye to de-glamorizing the post-partum experience.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The song was seen as glamorizing Nazi ideology, antisemitism and Hitler.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While even beauty sales are softening, that impulse hasn’t disappeared.
    Fortune, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • They are best suited for improving skin texture, softening fine lines and enhancing product absorption, allowing serums and treatments to penetrate more effectively.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Heroicizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroicizing. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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