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to lionize
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to treat something or someone as if they were important or famous
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.
