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as in idealized
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as in glamourized
to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant
he romanticized what life in a small town would be like, only to be later disappointed when reality intruded
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Adjective
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George Morrison, a former instructor at the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, took Hackman under his wing and schooled him in the Method technique, teaching him to draw from personal experiences in his acting.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025 -
In a statement released in December last year, Popovich expressed his desire to return to coaching while showcasing his famed wry sense of humor.—
David Close,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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Andy Harries, the storied Left Bank founder, had announced his move to Exec Chair a day prior, paving the way for Moore’s grand unveiling.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman had a storied career spanning more than four decades, and was highly regarded for his wide-ranging performances across genres.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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April 24-26 — 2025 NFL draft, which will be held at and around legendary Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hosted at the legendary Tramp nightclub with moreish margaritas mixed by Don Julio, step inside the party, below.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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So much so in fact, that echoes of that mythical landscape unexpectedly exist today outside a town three hours due north of Melbourne, Australia.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Universal took to its official social media accounts to release the first photo from the film, which shows Matt Damon in costume as Odysseus, the mythical Greek hero who spends a decade trying to return home after fighting in the Trojan War.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Academy Awards will once again unfold at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, not far from the fabled intersection of Hollywood and Vine.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Excursions to the fabled temples of Esna, Horus, Khnum, and Kom Ombo, and the tombs of El Kab and Gebel el-Silsila, are included, with talks hosted by professional Egyptologists.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Romanticized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticized. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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