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glamorization

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

noun

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


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Over the years, “Here Lies Love” has been criticized as insensitive to the Filipino community in its perceived glamorization of Imelda and minimization of the atrocities committed by the Marcos regime.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2026

Seeing or experiencing illness makes any glamorization of it entirely ridiculous.

From New York Times Jul. 28, 2018

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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