1. the process or result of converting a true story, historical event, or real person into a work of fiction
Usage: often used in literary and film contexts

Examples

• The fictionization of the historical event added dramatic elements that were not present in the original account.
• Many authors engage in fictionization when adapting real-life stories for their novels.
• The film's fictionization of the true crime case drew criticism from those who lived through the events.
• Critics debated whether the fictionization of the biography was appropriate or misleading.
• The author's fictionization transformed the mundane details of her grandmother's life into an engaging narrative.