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Verb
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The Mint Julep evokes a sense of 200 years of Southern history that is almost impossibly idealized, and nobody seems to mind.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026 -
These observations come the day after Meghan posted idealized, influencer-style images of her children celebrating Easter by running around their lush Montecito garden, hunting for Easter eggs.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Caucuses are often romanticized as a crucial engine of grassroots democracy.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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To be sure, educational systems need to be reformed, not romanticized.—
Megan Thiele Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Often, fires are depicted in an overly dramatic or glamorized way, but each home represents a person’s life.—
TIME Photo Department,
Time,
23 Dec. 2025
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My journey will be publicized and glamorized, but my evolution process is sacred to me.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This hit, however, has been softened by the fact that Robinhood has succeeded in growing other business lines, notably banking and prediction markets, allowing its overall revenue to remain steady.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the roasted oysters arrive, their usual brininess is softened by a fragrant coconut curry and sharp Asiago cheese.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Last June, Disney further sweetened the postseason pot by triggering the option for TNT to pick up one of the semifinals.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Heroicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroicized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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