GLAMORIZING Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

glamorizing

verb

variants also glamourizing

present participle of glamorize

as in idealizing

to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant most people glamorize fame, not thinking of the lack of privacy that accompanies it

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Recent Examples of glamorizing Even in the wake of the body positivity movement from the past few years, researchers are concerned about a cultural swing back to glamorizing thin-ness, pointing to the popularity – and possible misuse – of GLP-1s. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Novels like Rachel Yoder’s Nightbitch depict the surreal and alienating days of early parenthood with an eye to de-glamorizing the post-partum experience. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 The song was seen as glamorizing Nazi ideology, antisemitism and Hitler. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026 Warfare Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare is an admirable attempt to counter the truism that there’s no such thing as an anti-war movie — that all war movies, however gruesome or wrenching, effectively (and often unwittingly) wind up glamorizing combat to some degree. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 For decades Giorgio Armani helped Hollywood A-listers feel red carpet glitz rather than jitters, playing a key role in glamorizing events ranging from seasonal award shows to film premieres and festivals. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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These lines reveal the perspective of someone who has been immersed in one medium for too long and is now busy idealizing another.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
The new fad of tradwife influencers idealizing a time before women had the right to vote is evidence enough.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Definition of idealizing

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After the September 2025 shooting, law enforcement said the social media companies were slow to produce information about the shooter's online profiles, which included posts idolizing of other mass shooters.

— Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Fedorov, just 35 years old, has spent his career idolizing the startup, entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley, and sought to recreate it in Ukraine.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

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Now, parts and service departments and finance and insurance packages are becoming more important sources of profit for car dealers, as profits from new vehicle sales show signs of softening.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
In addition to softening the shape, Zurek also explored new types of leathers and finishes.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of softening

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