as in idolizes
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 idealizes
However, Neptune idealizes, which can ultimately blur boundaries, while Mercury prefers to be analytical, seeking out the facts and hard data.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
The definition of ultra-processing reflects a philosophy that idealizes traditional culinary practices and treats modern food processing methods as suspect, regardless of their health effects.
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David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
Gen Z, in particular, has moved away from the hustle-and-grind culture of the 2000s and early 2010s and instead idealizes wellness, leisure and affluence without overt labor.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
The definition of ultra-processing reflects a philosophy that idealizes traditional culinary practices and treats modern food processing methods as suspect, regardless of their health effects.
—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
Gen Z, in particular, has moved away from the hustle-and-grind culture of the 2000s and early 2010s and instead idealizes wellness, leisure and affluence without overt labor.
—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for idealizes
Verb
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Bruno idolizes his father and wants to become an illustrator like him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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With her crude French and slightly out-of-place mannerisms, Patricia is the young, beautiful American expatriate drawn to this wannabe gangster who idolizes Humphrey Bogart and yet seems so quintessentially French.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
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But like its predecessor, Yellowstone, the series also romanticizes the industry, pairing authentic ranching challenges with larger-than-life drama.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Millennials, in particular, have been tagged as a generation that romanticizes the pivot—that equates reinvention with a full reset.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The film neither glamorizes nor indicts Solanas, who Taylor humanizes without softening or sentimentalizing her.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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Where Bonnie and Clyde glamorizes its couple and their crimes, Loden renders Wanda passive and desultory in the lawless turn her life has taken.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Cook until the onion softens slightly, 30 seconds, then stir in the garlic, bell peppers and jalapeño.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
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“Idealizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idealizes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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