PoliticsAugust 9, 2026

hagiography

hag-ee-OG-ruh-fee

Definition

A biography or narrative that treats its subject with excessive, uncritical reverence or idealized praise.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'hagios' (holy) and 'graphia' (writing), it originally referred specifically to the biographies of saints. It eventually evolved to describe any overly idealized or worshipful account of a person's life.

In the news

The author uses this term to describe legislation named after Lindsey Graham, suggesting it acts as a flattering, over-the-top tribute rather than a sound policy tool.

Tariff Legislation Honoring Lindsey Graham Is Abjectly Irresponsible

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