verb
- present participle of legendize; to transform into or treat as a legend; to make legendary or mythical
Usage: often used in literary or cultural criticism; can imply embellishment or romanticization of historical facts
Examples
- The film is legendizing the life of the historical figure rather than presenting documented facts.
- By legendizing the founder's story, the company created a powerful brand narrative.
- Critics argue that popular culture is legendizing recent events before historians can properly analyze them.
- The author spent years legendizing local folklore into a bestselling novel.
- Social media has a tendency of legendizing ordinary people into internet celebrities.
- Historians worry about legendizing the past in ways that obscure the truth.