as in to glamour (up)
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Recent Examples of heroize
King Richard pushes aside the story of the Williams sisters to heroize their father’s determination to launch their talents.
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Armond White, National Review, 11 Feb. 2022
Armond White, National Review, 11 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroize
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Both the Lolita book and film have been heavily criticized for decades for romanticizing pedophilia.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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People often romanticize the idea of passive income.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Ideas From Other Sectors Finding inspiration is always difficult, especially because, in my opinion, the most common mistake is falling in love with your own ideas, idealizing them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons (1932) $9 As a response to the dreary despair of the Industrial Revolution and reflective works by the likes of Charles Dickens, British literature of the early 20th century idealized pastoral, rural life.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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In the early 20th century, cigarette smoking was glamorized in Hollywood, normalized by doctors and deeply embedded in American life.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Yet, alcohol is often seen as a rite of passage into adulthood in shows and movies, which glamorize alcohol.—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Heroize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroize. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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