has been idealizing

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of idealize (3rd person singular).
  idealize

  verb (used with object)

  to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence.

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has been idealizing

I suspect Miss Rasmith has been idealizing the situation.

From The Kentons by William Dean Howells

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• glorify