glamorization
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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
For Valmond, there’s a fine line between glamorization of street life and reality check.
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2024
“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
In a subplot involving a grieving mother played by Jennifer Hudson, Lee calls out the stop-snitching ethos and glamorization that attach to thug life.
From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2015
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