1. elevated to divine status or treated as a god
Usage: past tense and past participle of apothesize
2. idealized or regarded as perfect
Usage: past tense and past participle of apothesize

Examples

• The ancient Romans apotheosized their emperors after death.
• She apotheosized her late grandfather, remembering only his virtues.
• The fans apotheosized the rock star, treating him like a deity.
• History has apotheosized certain leaders while forgetting their flaws.
• The artist was apotheosized by critics who praised his revolutionary style.
• Popular culture has apotheosized the concept of the self-made entrepreneur.