glamorization
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7.2
- noun
- /ˌɡlæməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
- US
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glamoración
- The glamorization of violence and promiscuity pervades all of American popular culture today.
- glamorization of violence
- glamorization of drugs
Examples
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'And I don't sanction any Hollywood glamorization of these vermin.
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The glamorization of celebrities in social media often creates unrealistic expectations for young audiences.
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Well, only to say Helen was talking about this glamorization issue.
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So, as a result, there was kind of a glamorization of burlesque.
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I pointed out how the love and glamorization of guns in our culture, and particularly the dangerous linking of guns to freedom, contributes significantly to gun violence in the United States.
Blog text (26) -
It was in the 1960s that the glamorization of women's underwear started.
Blog text (10) -
And I was perfectly fine with the glamorization of the spy game—James Bond and all.
Blog text (12) -
Fontaine (1991) refers to this body standard as "the glamorization of thinness." As the Duchess of Windsor is reported to have said, "No woman can be too rich or too thin."
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Critics argue that the glamorization of wealthy lifestyles in television shows distorts people's views on success.
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The glamorization of war in films can lead to misunderstandings about its harsh realities.
Synonyms
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4.2
Making a place or thing look nicer
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6.8
Making something seem better than it really is
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8.6
Making things look beautiful or like art, often ignoring practical and moral issues
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8.1
Making something look nicer or more special than it really is
Making something look more attractive than it really is
Making something look nicer without changing how it really is
To make something look more attractive using paint, plants or lights
Small changes you make to look neater and more attractive
Antonyms
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5.6
Saying something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, or bad than it really is
How Glamourized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Glamorization comes from the word glamour, which long ago meant 'magic' or 'enchantment'. So to glamorize something is like giving it a 'magical shine'—making it look exciting or more attractive, often in a shallow or not real way.