1. elevating or exalting someone or something to the status of a god or divine being; deifying
Usage: present participle of apotheosise; British spelling (American: apotheosizing); formal, literary
2. treating or regarding someone or something as supremely excellent or perfect; idealizing
Usage: present participle of apotheosise; British spelling (American: apotheosizing); formal, literary

Examples

• The ancient Romans were apotheosising their emperors by building temples in their honor.
• Critics accused the biographer of apotheosising the historical figure rather than presenting a balanced account.
• The media was apotheosising the young athlete, treating him as infallible.
• By apotheosising the founding fathers, we sometimes overlook their human flaws.
• The cult was apotheosising its leader as a divine being worthy of absolute obedience.
• Historians warned against apotheosising any single leader in the independence movement.