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A biography of a saint or a person considered to be saintly, often written in a highly idealized or reverent tone.

The study of the lives and legends of saints and other revered figures.
A written account of a person's life that emphasizes their virtues and achievements, often to the point of exaggeration.
A literary or artistic work that idealizes or glorifies a person or group.
A style of writing or art that emphasizes the spiritual or moral qualities of its subject.

The hagiography of the saint included many miraculous stories and legends that had been passed down through the centuries.
The biography of the famous politician was criticized for being too hagiographic, ignoring his flaws and failures.
The artist's hagiography of the city's founder was a beautiful tribute to his legacy and vision.
The historian's study of the saint's life was a thorough and nuanced hagiography that avoided exaggeration and myth-making.
The company's marketing campaign was accused of being a form of hagiography, presenting a overly idealized image of the CEO and the company's history.

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