Her account of the past was so idealised that it left out the uncomfortable details.

She idealised her first mentor, overlooking his flaws until disappointment forced her to see him clearly.

Her idealisation of the past made her overlook its flaws.

Many idealisers overlook the practical challenges when debating new social theories.

As an idealiser, she often painted people as flawless heroes, ignoring their real flaws.

Many teenagers idealise celebrities without understanding the pressures they face.

She was idealising her mentor to the point of ignoring his faults, which later caused her great disappointment.

She idealises her childhood home, remembering only the sunny afternoons and never the cold winters.

Her idealisations of the past made it difficult for her to accept the present.