lio
nize
Third Person
lionizes
Present Participle
lionizing
Past Tense
lionized
Past Participle
lionized
1
to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous
- The media tends to lionize celebrities, often putting them on a pedestal regardless of their actual achievements.
- After her groundbreaking discovery, the scientist was lionized by both her peers and the public.
- The small town lionized the athlete, celebrating his achievements with a parade and numerous accolades.
- Critics lionized the director after his latest film won multiple awards at international film festivals.
- Despite his controversial opinions, the author was lionized by a dedicated group of admirers who appreciated his unique perspective.
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