Idealization (noun)

1. The act of forming or creating an ideal or an idealized version of something.
2. The act of making something appear better than it actually is.

Origin:

The word "idealization" is formed by combining the noun "idea" meaning a concept or notion and the verb "ize" meaning to form or make. it refers to the act of forming or creating an ideal or an idealized version of something.

Examples:

1. The idealization of love in romantic novels can lead to disappointment in real life.
2. Her idealization of the company's culture was shattered when she saw the reality.
3. His idealization of the city's past was not shared by the locals.
4. The idealization of the revolutionary leader was challenged by new historical evidence.
5. The idealization of the perfect body image can lead to unhealthy habits.