as in idealizes
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 romanticizes
In the lyrics, Swift romanticizes the little things in a relationship.
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Daniela Avila, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Addressing Consumer Pain Points The startup world glamorizes disruption and wild ideas for the sake of massive capital gains opportunities.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Romanticizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticizes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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