idealized 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of idealizednext
as in romanticized

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idealized

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verb

past tense of idealize
as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant he had a tendency to idealize his heroes and believe they could do no wrong

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  1. symbolic
  2. softened
  3. purple
Adjective
  • House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate.
    Josh Boak, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The Black vote must evolve from a tool of symbolic support to a lever for real, lasting change.
    Christopher Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • Le Pen, whose party has softened its anti-EU stance in recent years, denies wrongdoing and claims the case is politically driven.
    Sylvie Corbet and Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of softened
Adjective
  • Haley opted for a purple cheerleader uniform, smiling and carrying a white basket for her candy.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This best seller is bursting with hydrating hyaluronic acid, moisture-sealing biomimetic squalane, and free radical-fighting Japanese purple rice for an ultra-strong barrier and serious glow.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of purple
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