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Recent Examples of idealize Social-media platforms allow people to see more readily than in the past how others—or idealized versions of others—live. Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025 For more than a decade, cutting down on meat and other animal products has been idealized as a healthier, more ethical way to eat. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025 But a subsequent police investigation into his internet history revealed that Prosper was fascinated with mass murder events like Sandy Hook and the Virginia Tech shooting — killings that are idealized on some incel forums. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025 Unlike many romantic films that idealize love, Blue Valentine strips away all sentimentality, portraying a relationship that is messy, imperfect and often uncomfortable to watch. Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idealize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealize
Verb
  • In fact, everything has always really romanticized it.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Forever doesn’t romanticize the teens’ initial attempts to consummate their relationship, and instead chooses to depict those early encounters in all their halting and awkward glory.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Buy Now Of Course Listening to an Audiobook 'Counts' as Reading — and Why the Debate Just Distracts Us From What Matters 08 of 08 'Fake Skating' by Lynn Painter Dani couldn't help idolizing her mom's best friend's son Alec growing up.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • In Ellis’ novel, Patrick Bateman also idolizes Donald Trump, who is currently serving his second term as the U.S. president.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Unlike stories that glamorize drinking or reduce it to a trope, my novel brings authenticity and emotional depth to the subject.
    Jessica Guerrieri, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Some people glamorized certain revolutionary kinds of characters willing to resort to violence.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These effects are largely attributed to endorphins, which appear to soften contractions of the uterus that lead to period pain.10 These benefits are best achieved with orgasm, in part because the same muscles used for orgasm also cause period cramps.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
  • To soften the booziness, serve your drink over ice.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025

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“Idealize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealize. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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