verb
to portray or treat (someone or something) as exotic, often in a stereotypical or superficial manner
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It is important not to exoticize other cultures when studying anthropology.
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Let's not exoticize the new restaurant in town just because it serves foreign cuisine.
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Stop trying to exoticize everything just to seem cool.
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The media tends to exoticize certain celebrities, portraying them as larger than life.