HEROICIZING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

heroicizing

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present participle of heroicize

as in heroizing

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But with campaigns romanticizing the British countryside and a new mini exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum honoring one of its greatest hallmarks, the trusty trench, Burberry is fully owning its history.

— Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Today’s Leo solar eclipse asks you to quit romanticizing self-sacrifice.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of romanticizing

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Instead of idealizing the perfect breakthrough, climate technology must focus on ensuring its incredible solutions are also adoptable.

— Stéphane Germain, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
While some look at this aesthetic as idealizing a time where women had fewer rights and independence, many trad wives do not think their roles are degrading.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of idealizing

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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

Definition of glamorizing

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Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide is a rich overnight cream that helps replenish dry skin while softening the look of crepiness, fine lines, and rough texture.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Scientists at the Beckman Institute have been tracking levels of plastic-softening phthalates in the blood of children since before they were born up until age 11.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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