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glamorization

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[glam-er-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌglæm ər aɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act, process, or result of glamorizing.


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For Valmond, there’s a fine line between glamorization of street life and reality check.

From New York Times Jan. 3, 2024

But, for all the current glamorization of hormones, the real progress might come when menopause is treated as something we all face, just another part of a life well lived.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 13, 2023

Even Beaton’s World War II photographs have a certain romantic aesthetic to them, while just barely avoiding the glamorization of the battlefield.

From Washington Post Jul. 24, 2018

“We are all sick and tired of the glamorization of these out-of-control young women,” he told Variety, “so I have taken it upon myself to do something about it.”

From Slate Mar. 24, 2016

Engaged parents generally feel they can counteract any glamorization of violence with their own behavior, and a frank and open discussion of the issues.

From Time Dec. 4, 2015

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