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
Verb
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What was true about farms is true about the factories and mills that Americans romanticize to this day.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The social norms, peer pressure, romanticizing of alcohol as a balm in times of crisis and celebration, all swirls into a complex challenge for public health leaders.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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So Superman’s image is more polished and idealized in comic books during this time.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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This isn’t a biopic that idealizes my journey, but an honest portrait—unembellished and unafraid to confront any part of my life, no matter how difficult.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Verb
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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 24 Jul. 2025.
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