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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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The House of Nine team teamed up with famed Italian brand Rivolta Carmignani, which has been making top-notch linens since 1867 in Milan, for its onboard items.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025 -
Designed by famed Franco-Mexican architect Hugo Toro, the space pays homage to the golden age of cinema with enchanting, Felliniesque decor.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Even some of the country’s most storied and historic venues were falling apart.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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But, in recent weeks, the former New England Patriots coach's accomplishments during his storied football career have largely taken a back seat to his romance with Jordon Hudson.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Coming on June 7 is a Jaws collaboration celebrating the 50th anniversary of that legendary film.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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The interview is pegged to the legendary NFL coach’s new book, The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football — and comes as Belichick’s relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson continues to make headlines.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The green obsidian was also thought to have a symbolic connection to Tollan, a mythical city where the god Quetzalcoatl lived, which was believed to be the ancestral origin of Mexico’s civilizations.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Helios, the Greek god of the sun, and Luna, the mythical goddess of the moon, stand guard at either end of Celestial Park.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Morrison is buried in Paris' fabled Père Lachaise Cemetery, where his headstone remains perpetually covered with mementos from fans.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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In the new movie, Fountain of Youth, which hits Apple TV+ on May 23, Krasinski stars as treasure hunter Luke Purdue, who is hunting for the fabled fountain of youth at the behest of his wealthy benefactor, Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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“Romanticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticized. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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