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estheticize

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es⋅thet⋅i⋅cize

  [es-thet-uh-sahyz]
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–verb (used with object), ‑cized, ‑ciz⋅ing.
aestheticize.

aes⋅thet⋅i⋅cize

  [es-thet-i-sahyz]
–verb (used with object), ‑cized, ‑ciz⋅ing.
to depict as being pleasing or artistically beautiful; represent in an idealized or refined manner.
Also, estheticize; especially Brit., aes⋅thet⋅i⋅cise.
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aes·thet·i·cize also es·thet·i·cize   (ěs-thět'ə-sīz')   
tr.v.   aes·thet·i·cized also es·thet·i·cized, aes·thet·i·ciz·ing also es·thet·i·ciz·ing, aes·thet·i·ciz·es also es·thet·i·ciz·es
To depict in an idealized or artistic manner: "When they range too far from experience, aestheticize life too much, the pictures are disappointing" (Village Voice).
es·thet·i·cize   (ěs-thět'ə-sīz')   
v.  Variant of aestheticize.
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