glorification
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6.8
- noun
- /ˌɡlɔːrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
:
idealización
- The school's curriculum includes a discussion on the glorification of celebrity culture and its impact on society.
- glorification of violence
- self-glorification
But there's a line between documentation and glorification.
- But there's a line between documentation and glorification.
- So I actually love them, but it's strange how it's a glorification of a genre of television that people can't turn away from.
- So there is that glorification of the old days too, which is like there's a nostalgia, right, of like, but in reality, it sucked a lot too.
Examples
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On the other hand, the glorification of the demise may be a little premature ...
Blog text (16) -
The one movie they make is a glorification of the "gutsy call."
Blog text (25) -
And I think that we are definitely in an age of glorification of the tough, heroic man.
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Notably missing are artifacts of war or glorification of conquest.
Academic text (1995) -
The biggest obstacle Paulinus found was neither pride nor the glorification of material objects.
Academic text (2004) -
The glorification of dangerous chasing behavior such as speeding, reckless driving, and core punching is also common.
Academic text (1999) -
Reasons prison and political officials cite for the current clampdown are press sensationalism and media glorification of criminals.
Academic text (1997) -
As indicated, sportscasters sustain conventions through the glorification of male and subordination of female athletes.
Academic text (2015) -
In Tirso's Celos con celos se curan, the glorification of male friendship shapes the structure, language, and ideology of the play.
Academic text (2002) -
The novel highlights the glorification of everyday heroes, making their struggles seem much greater than they actually are.
Synonyms
2
7.0
Showing something as perfect or much better than it is
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8.3
Claims that exaggerate product benefits and are not meant literally
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7.2
Making something seem more attractive or exciting than it really is
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8.1
Making something look nicer or more special than it really is
To make a story, person, or event seem like a legend
To make a person or place seem like a legend
Making something look more attractive than it really is
Antonyms
How Idealized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Glorification comes from the Latin word gloria meaning 'glory' and a part that means 'to make' (-fication). This gives the idea of 'making something into glory', which is why glorification can mean portraying something as more admirable or ideal than it really is.