as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
he had a tendency to idealize his heroes and believe they could do no wrong
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealized
Adjective
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But the latest moves by US allies France, Britain and Canada – while in many ways largely symbolic – have left Washington increasingly isolated over its backing for Israel.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025 -
Passing even Gallego’s symbolic resolution, however, seems to run contrary to GOP sentiment.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Her final look, a bold purple dress by Paul Tazewell, paid homage to The Color Purple and Death Becomes Her.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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One of her treasures is a purple smoketree that, for the first time this year, had a proliferation of blooms, which look like dark-pink fuzzy clouds.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Idealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealized. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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