Glamorize

usgb/ˈɡlæməraɪz/
verb

Make something seem more desirable or attractive than it really is.

Media often glamorizes the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Visual representation of "glamorize" - Make something seem more desirable or attractive than it really is.

Often appears as...

  • glamorize violence
  • glamorize the idea

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Disapproving

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Media Influence

Understand that 'glamorize' often appears in discussions critiquing media's portrayal of reality.

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Critics say that films glamorize smoking.
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False Appeal

'Glamorize' implies adding a deceptive or misleading charm to something not typically admired.

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Advertising can glamorize unhealthy foods.
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Critical Thinking

Be skeptical of 'glamorize' in contexts; assess if it reflects reality or distorts it.

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The article glamorizes startup culture, ignoring the challenges.
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