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to lionize
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to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous
lionize
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lion
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Example
Critics lionized the director after his latest film won multiple awards at international film festivals.
The small town lionized the athlete, celebrating his achievements with a parade and numerous accolades.
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.
Despite his controversial opinions, the author was lionized by a dedicated group of admirers who appreciated his unique perspective.