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as in idealized
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as in glamourized
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 Synonyms for romanticized
Adjective
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In November, the famed French hospitality group that operates luxury trains throughout Europe, will launch a new itinerary to coincide with Italy’s truffle season.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025 -
Venice’s famed waterways and winding streets have hosted an array of high-profile weddings including François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek-Pinault in 2009, George and Amal Clooney in 2014, and Alexandre Arnault and Géraldine Guyot in 2021.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Moise Kean has had a storied career for a 25-year-old.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The storied line maintains a more traditional atmosphere, with smart dress required every evening in most venues and formal nights calling for black tie and elegant evening wear.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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There are so many iconic places to see on this legendary route, including the Santa Monica pier in Los Angeles and Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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From navy lieutenant to chief executive officer to chairman emeritus, Leonard A. Lauder had many titles during his legendary life.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Even with the security, though, collectors and fans are able to get up close to items that may have previously seemed mythical.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The electric Nebraska has become a mythical object for Springsteen fans over the years, and there’s been a lot of evidence suggesting the tapes do exist.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The play was a commission from the fabled Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and as in much art, the brief of the commission determined the play’s path.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Over a six-decade career, Kirby created or co-created some of Marvel Comics’ most fabled heroes: the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, and the groundbreaking Black Panther.—
Michael Callahan,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
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“Romanticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticized. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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