fictionalize
verb
fic·tion·al·ize
ˈfik-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz 
fictionalized; fictionalizing
: to make into or treat in the manner of fiction
fictionalize a biography
Examples of fictionalize in a Sentence
The book is a fictionalized account of their travels.
Her books are based in fact, but she fictionalizes many of the events.
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Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
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Belle Gibson’s story of faking cancer is fictionalized in the new Netflix limited series 'Apple Cider Vinegar'
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At the start of 2015, Belle Gibson was at the peak of her wellness empire.
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Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
While some details were fictionalized and modified, it's based on the real-life story of Gibson (played by Kaitlyn Dever), who built a massive following on social media documenting her (fake) journey with cancer and promoting her wellness app, The Whole Pantry.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
The script is fictionalized in a way; the Tomo Buzov character is real, but the other characters are not real but are inspired by real experiences of the people from the train.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Belle Gibson’s story of faking cancer is fictionalized in the new Netflix limited series 'Apple Cider Vinegar'
Comments
At the start of 2015, Belle Gibson was at the peak of her wellness empire.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Fictionalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fictionalize. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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fictionalize
verb
fic·tion·al·ize
ˈfik-shnə-līz
-shən-ᵊl-īz
fictionalized; fictionalizing
: to make into fiction
fictionalize a biography
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