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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
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The fact that Paul doesn’t need The Bachelorette to rise to fame opens more space for the sort of romanticized yearning that was a hallmark of early Bachelor seasons.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Cinderella Castle, built in 1971, was originally painted in grays, blues, and golds, mimicking a European-style palace-fortress with romanticized medieval elements, according to Disney.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The era was far from the utopian Camelot suggested by uncritical romanticized mythology.
—Leah M. Wright, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Often romanticized and glorified as a triumphant moment in Western histories, Columbus’s travels wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, which became one of the key areas for European expansion and subsequently violent accumulation.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Elk hunting has always been romanticized for us Easterners.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Rensch romanticized the idea of a child prodigy finding himself inside the game, and with his life circumstances, the board could serve as a tool for his survival.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
According to the filing, the system provided noose-tying instructions, romanticized suicide, and discouraged seeking help.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
According to the lawsuit, the chatbot provided detailed instructions, romanticized suicide methods, and discouraged the teen from seeking help from his family while OpenAI's system tracked 377 messages flagged for self-harm content without intervening.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
While Shrek pouts about missing his solo ogre days, the dastardly Rumpelstiltskin takes advantage, offering him a contract to relive that romanticized time in his life — for a day.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Get ready to see your romanticized views of Wales shattered in the short starring Kenton Lloyd-Morgan as The Shepherd, Eiry Thomas as The Farmer, and Fflyn Edwards as The Farmhand.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The fact that Paul doesn’t need The Bachelorette to rise to fame opens more space for the sort of romanticized yearning that was a hallmark of early Bachelor seasons.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Cinderella Castle, built in 1971, was originally painted in grays, blues, and golds, mimicking a European-style palace-fortress with romanticized medieval elements, according to Disney.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The era was far from the utopian Camelot suggested by uncritical romanticized mythology.
—Leah M. Wright, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
The idea of what a tough guy is is a little bit romanticized in the archetype of Clint Eastwood – just being really stoic and not saying a lot.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Often romanticized and glorified as a triumphant moment in Western histories, Columbus’s travels wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, which became one of the key areas for European expansion and subsequently violent accumulation.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Elk hunting has always been romanticized for us Easterners.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Rensch romanticized the idea of a child prodigy finding himself inside the game, and with his life circumstances, the board could serve as a tool for his survival.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
According to the filing, the system provided noose-tying instructions, romanticized suicide, and discouraged seeking help.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
According to the lawsuit, the chatbot provided detailed instructions, romanticized suicide methods, and discouraged the teen from seeking help from his family while OpenAI's system tracked 377 messages flagged for self-harm content without intervening.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
While Shrek pouts about missing his solo ogre days, the dastardly Rumpelstiltskin takes advantage, offering him a contract to relive that romanticized time in his life — for a day.
—Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for romanticized
Adjective
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Pedro had planned to spend October 19, the day of the Louvre heist, at the famed museum with his mother and grandfather.—
Caroline Baum,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sanders, 70, is one of several local bluesmen who have performed for decades in the famed Black nightclub in the sleepy town of Indianola.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The interpreter eventually confronts the writer, telling her that Chizuko wants to protect an idealized version of her, not the real Ō Chizuru.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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This includes setting healthy social media and screen time boundaries, promoting digital literacy, emphasizing critical media education, and having open and honest conversations about idealized beauty standards and self-image.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Creative activations, particularly ones that shock or disquiet, can make the problem of textile waste visible in a city where overconsumption is often glamorized.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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But readers have also criticized Hoover for the book and movie’s portrayal of abuse, which some argued glamorized domestic violence.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From intricate Nudie suits and a storied pistol to leatherbound songbooks and dozens of intimate notes from the likes of Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn, most of the items had never been seen by the public.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Hawks continued to flex their muscles against the Boxers and turn the storied rivalry into a completely one-sided affair.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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When a mysterious and legendary skeleton, badly injured, randomly resurfaced in 2018, an interdisciplinary team of researchers went to work to find out who the person was.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The spotlight increased after a disastrous interview with CBS to promote the legendary coach’s book.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The repetition of that mythic version has buttressed the belief that the fight for American independence was an event somehow separate from world history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That was a really great mythic take.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And at the center of it all, there was murder suspect Michael Skakel, who also happens to be related to the fabled Kennedy family.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Romanticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticized. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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