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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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George Morrison, a former instructor at the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, took Hackman under his wing and schooled him in the Method technique, teaching him to draw from personal experiences in his acting.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025 -
In a statement released in December last year, Popovich expressed his desire to return to coaching while showcasing his famed wry sense of humor.—
David Close,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Andy Harries, the storied Left Bank founder, had announced his move to Exec Chair a day prior, paving the way for Moore’s grand unveiling.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Gotta Catch 'Em All — Pokémon Day is officially recognized annually on Feb. 27, the storied day that Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green video games were first introduced in Japan in 1996 to launch the franchise into the stratosphere.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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David Johansen, who fronted the legendary 1970s proto-punk band New York Dolls and who also recorded under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, died on Friday, February 28, his representative, Carla Parisi of Kid Logic Media, shared via email.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
1 Mar. 2025
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Welcome to Spicewood Willie Nelson wears a lot of hats: legendary singer/songwriter, actor, mentor, father and husband, with a healthy helping of humanitarian/activist in the mix.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The success of your AI initiatives doesn't depend on finding that mythical, perfect leader.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The temple is famous for its towering gopurams (gateway towers), each covered in a riot of colors and adorned with intricate sculptures of deities, demons, and mythical creatures from Hindu mythology.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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For a period of four to six weeks in late summer and early fall, the ice disappears long enough to allow cruise ship passage through the fabled Northwest Passage.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Consider that the fabled edifice on 125th Street in Harlem has for more than 90 years has been the ne plus ultra showcase for Black talent.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Romanticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticized. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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