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IDEALIZATIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Idealizations.

Idealizations - as a noun

A portrayal of something as ideal

Example: "The idealization of rural life was very misleading"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glorification19idealisation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
admiration13appreciation18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idealisation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
defence13defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense11defense mechanismdefense reaction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something that exists only as an idea

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idealisation13

Example Sentences

"Many people have unrealistic idealizations of what a perfect relationship should be like."
"The media often perpetuates idealizations of beauty that can negatively impact self-esteem."
"His idealizations of fame and fortune led him to pursue a career in Hollywood."
"In literature, authors often create characters that embody idealizations of heroism."
"Societal idealizations of masculinity can place undue pressure on men to conform to certain stereotypes."
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Word Game Points

Is IDEALIZATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, idealizations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IDEALIZATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is IDEALIZATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, idealizations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IDEALIZATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is IDEALIZATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, idealizations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IDEALIZATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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