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Definition of Glamorization

1. Noun. The act of glamorizing; making something or someone more beautiful (often in a superficial way).

Definition of Glamorization

1. Noun. The act of glamorizing, or something glamorized. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Glamorization

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Glamorization

Literary usage of Glamorization

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General by M. Joycelyn Elders (1997)
"... changes that had occurred in cigarette advertising since the 1964 Surgeon General's report and noted the continuing glamorization of cigarette smoking. ..."

2. Youth & Drugs: Society's Mixed Messages edited by Hank Resnik (1994)
"Most campus officials consider alcohol drinking by far the most damaging drug problem, promoted by the "glamorization of alcohol use in the media. ..."

3. Mexican and American Responses to the International Narcotics Threat edited by Jesse Helms (1999)
"Through extensive media attention and the glamorization by Hollywood, most Americans are familiar with the Mafia, or La Cosa Nostra. ..."

4. Conflict Resolution Education: A Guide to Implementing Programs in Schools ...by Donna Crawford by Donna Crawford (1996)
"Recognizes the prevalence and glamorization of violence in society. Recognizes that conflicts can escalate into violence. * Maintains various good working ..."

5. All Too Familiar: Sexual Abuse of Women in U.S. State Prisons by Dorothy Q. Thomas (1996)
"... discourage the media glamorization of certain prisoners. The ban would be in force until new guidelines could be drafted that distinguished between ..."

6. National Drug Control Strategy (1997)by Barry R. McCaffrey by Barry R. McCaffrey (1997)
"... by renouncing the glamorization of drug abuse and realistically portraying its consequences. All Americans must accept responsibility to teach young ..."

7. Confronting Substance Abuse: An Action Plan for Change (1993)
"... handling stress, value judgments and risks, as well as respect for the law, personal safety and the glamorization of drugs and alcohol in the media. ..."

8. The National Drug Control Strategy 1996 by Barry R. McCaffrey (1996)
"Greater emphasis should be placed on the principle that the media has an important responsibility to reduce the glamorization of drug use. ..."

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