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idealization

/aɪˌdiːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

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1. Excessive admiration or glorification

The act of regarding or portraying someone or something as exceptionally good, admirable, or worthy of devotion, often by exaggerating positive qualities and overlooking imperfections.

1.1. Admiration and adoration of people

Treating a person as exceptionally admirable or almost perfect, often through intense affection, praise, or devotion.

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  • Her idealization of the famous author made her overlook his personal flaws.
  • The idealization of historical leaders can prevent people from recognizing their mistakes.

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1.2. Romanticization and glorification of things

Presenting a person, situation, experience, or subject in an overly favorable or romantic way by emphasizing its positive qualities.

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  • The artist's paintings reflected a romanticized idealization of nature and beauty.
  • In literature, the author's idealization of love often contrasted with the harsh realities of relationships.
  • The marketing campaign relied on the strategic idealization of the product, emphasizing its positive qualities.

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2. The representation of something in an ideal form

The act or process of representing natural objects, people, scenes, or concepts according to an ideal standard, emphasizing their most desirable or essential characteristics rather than depicting every detail of reality.

2.1. Artistic and aesthetic representation

The depiction of people, objects, or natural scenes in an improved or perfected form that emphasizes beauty, harmony, or essential characteristics.

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  • Classical sculptures often demonstrate the idealization of the human body through balanced proportions and perfected features.

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