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as in idealized
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as in glamorized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
he romanticized what life in a small town would be like, only to be later disappointed when reality intruded
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Recent Examples of romanticized
IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
But the brief, costly, impractical service still became one of the most romanticized episodes in American history—a legacy wildly disproportionate to its lifespan.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s often this romanticized view of earlier eras that ignores their darker sides.
—Ivy Pochoda, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
While its romanticized view of the past may not be for everyone, the series excels in demonstrating da Vinci's boundless creativity, channeled through Tom Riley's cheeky, charismatic performance that brings the artist into the 21st century.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Its pitch was to show the Golden State as a romanticized destination, one that in the post-Gold Rush era has often given America permission to dream.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In a new retelling of the Robin Hood legend, the Wolverine alum turns the romanticized folklore character on his head with an all-new older character and appearance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
To be sure, educational systems need to be reformed, not romanticized.
—Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In the fight to save Wikie and Keijo, the idea of a sanctuary is the enemy of the existing marine park — both options are still captivity, yet one is romanticized and one vilified — and more importantly one form is a fantasy, the other a reality.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the crisp New England environs of Bangor, Maine provide a stunning backdrop for the proceedings — charming, but not romanticized in an overly syrupy way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Holi has also been romanticized and popularized over the decades in Bollywood films.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe if Robinson had 31-inch arms the Dolphins wouldn’t have romanticized him so much, and avoided selecting him with the 21st overall pick.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Wilson’s mugshot exploded across social media, sparking a wave of online fixation as many women openly romanticized his looks.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
There is nothing romanticized about the pain her characters experience.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Built before the violent conquests, these conical towers have come to symbolize a romanticized vision of the heyday of Sardinia’s independence.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Souvenirs of a romanticized fin-de-siècle Ruritania are presented without interest or elaboration.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
But the brief, costly, impractical service still became one of the most romanticized episodes in American history—a legacy wildly disproportionate to its lifespan.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s often this romanticized view of earlier eras that ignores their darker sides.
—Ivy Pochoda, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
While its romanticized view of the past may not be for everyone, the series excels in demonstrating da Vinci's boundless creativity, channeled through Tom Riley's cheeky, charismatic performance that brings the artist into the 21st century.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Its pitch was to show the Golden State as a romanticized destination, one that in the post-Gold Rush era has often given America permission to dream.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In a new retelling of the Robin Hood legend, the Wolverine alum turns the romanticized folklore character on his head with an all-new older character and appearance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Caucuses are often romanticized as a crucial engine of grassroots democracy.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
To be sure, educational systems need to be reformed, not romanticized.
—Megan Thiele Strong, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In the fight to save Wikie and Keijo, the idea of a sanctuary is the enemy of the existing marine park — both options are still captivity, yet one is romanticized and one vilified — and more importantly one form is a fantasy, the other a reality.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the crisp New England environs of Bangor, Maine provide a stunning backdrop for the proceedings — charming, but not romanticized in an overly syrupy way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Holi has also been romanticized and popularized over the decades in Bollywood films.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe if Robinson had 31-inch arms the Dolphins wouldn’t have romanticized him so much, and avoided selecting him with the 21st overall pick.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Wilson’s mugshot exploded across social media, sparking a wave of online fixation as many women openly romanticized his looks.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
There is nothing romanticized about the pain her characters experience.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romanticized
Adjective
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Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s all hosted at one time the famed Bonnie and Clyde V-8 Ford riddled with more than 100 bullets in 1934.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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As the latest in a line of black, child singing stars (Little Esther, Frankie Lymon, Little Stevie Wonder) and family groups (Staple Singers, 5 Stairsteps), the J5 fulfilled the idealized model for each category.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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And while downtown Bentonville is presented as an idealized small town of the past, the city’s building boom and traffic jams point to a rural past that no longer exists.—
Steve Lackmeyer,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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My journey will be publicized and glamorized, but my evolution process is sacred to me.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The museum’s collection has a storied history.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Patrick Kestler, a gang expert who has been following Jones and Gorman throughout their storied rap careers, analyzing their lyrics, saving their Instagram posts, and even searching through Gorman’s phone after he was arrested last year on suspicion of possessing ammunition as a felon in Stockton.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Canton High School athletic director Danny Erickson announced in a blog post Thursday that legendary boys hockey coach Brian Shuman has decided to retire.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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London celebrated David Attenborough’s centenary on Friday, with the highlight being a special BBC broadcast evening event at the Royal Albert Hall in the British capital dedicated to the work of the legendary English broadcaster, natural historian and conservationist.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Their stories live on in Sardinian lore with an almost mythical quality, the brigands admired for their intractability.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Komodo dragons were nearly mythical creatures until the first detailed field study was conducted by Walter Auffenberg in the late 1960s.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Haku was known for using the Tongan death grip, which is a fabled wrestling move that sees the attacker grip their opponent’s throat.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The Scientology Speedrun breaks free from the confines of a screen, and involves groups of mostly teenaged boys and young men running through the halls of the fabled church.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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“Romanticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticized. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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