heroicize
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of heroicize
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In an officially agnostic state, the linkages forged between an iconic mountain, a heroicized ruling clan and North Korea itself are no joke, experts said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
From the same Romantic era is John Martin’s heroicized “Diogenes Throwing Away His Cup,” in which the Greek philosopher ditches his drinking vessel after seeing a young boy gulp handfuls of water from a lake.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2013
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