Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroized
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The figures aren’t necessarily idealized forms though.—
Emilie Hardman,
JSTOR Daily,
6 May 2026 -
Unlike some of his artistic peers, who idealized studios and showcases in New York or Europe, Chambers never wanted to leave Altadena.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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At the same time, delegation should not be romanticized as a universal cure for healthcare dysfunction.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Even the Second World War has been somehow romanticized in films and TV.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The plot is high-class soap opera, offered at a time when most composers were avoiding any subject that glamorized the bourgeoisie.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Often, fires are depicted in an overly dramatic or glamorized way, but each home represents a person’s life.—
TIME Photo Department,
Time,
23 Dec. 2025
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While Rollins wasn’t a fan of the Stones’ music, the band’s drummer Charlie Watts, who had a jazz background, idolized the sax player.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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The Times also identified social media accounts believed to be used by one of the shooters who idolized school shootings, the white nationalism movement and neo-Nazi terrorism, and were flush with memes from the online far-right extremist community.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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“Heroized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroized. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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