mythologize

/mɪˈθɑlədʒaɪz/
verb
  1. To turn a real person, event, or thing into a myth or legend, often by exaggerating or idealizing it.
    • The media tends to mythologize celebrities, making them seem larger than life.
    • People often mythologize their childhood memories, remembering only the good times.
    • Some biographers mythologize their subjects, ignoring their flaws.
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