as in to objectify
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Recent Examples of fetishize
Being fetishized and objectified by everyone in her life quickly takes a toll on Becca.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
And Moore’s performance seemed to nod to her own image, and her past, as an object of lust, both fetishized and scolded for her form.
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
While the rest of the globe frantically fetishized growth targets, Bhutan shunned opportunities to monetize its considerable natural resources—including lumber, coal, and minerals—that would have come at the expense of the environment.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
By pretending to fetishize democracy, the commission has deferred it.
—Stuart A. Reid, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2025
And Moore’s performance seemed to nod to her own image, and her past, as an object of lust, both fetishized and scolded for her form.
—Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
While the rest of the globe frantically fetishized growth targets, Bhutan shunned opportunities to monetize its considerable natural resources—including lumber, coal, and minerals—that would have come at the expense of the environment.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
By pretending to fetishize democracy, the commission has deferred it.
—Stuart A. Reid, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishize
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But for me, what is such an absolute bummer is Grant continuing to objectify the women.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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Even when challenging gender norms, women skaters were objectified.—
Colleen English,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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Moncler’s recent Alpine extravaganza exemplifies how brands are creating immersive experiences to connect with audiences, while houses like Hermès and Bottega Veneta chose to maintain a firm focus on quiet craftsmanship that speaks through material innovation and technique.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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His work exemplifies how professional translation infrastructure supports the global expansion of Chinese web novels.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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His fateful, fourth-down drop late in the AFC Championship Game will symbolize the Bills’ latest failure to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs and reach the Super Bowl.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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In contemporary anime, tattooed characters frequently symbolize a troubled past or inner turmoil, reinforcing Akaza’s role as a figure trapped by his own suffering and destructive path.—
Ronald S. Green,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2025
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That month, Columbia President Nemat Shafik abandoned the defiant posture that typified the stance Ivy League presidents had previously assumed.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
24 Mar. 2025
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The relentless running of Szoboszlai typified Liverpool’s energetic performance, but the belligerence of Mac Allister and athleticism of Ryan Gravenberch provided the bite in midfield that was much-needed given the strengths that Eddie Howe’s side typically possess in the centre of the park.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The tragic case of Kitty Genovese in 1964 famously illustrated this concept, though the case details have been subject to later scrutiny and revision.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Efficiency at what cost? Read: The rise of techno-authoritarianism Careless People illustrates how this ideological vacuum is filled by its leaders’ fleeting whims and governed by their fragile egos.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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While gold will continue to offer stability, predictability, and traditional safe-haven characteristics, Bitcoin will likely embody risk, innovation, and digital transformation.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brimming with blissfully bare beaches and rolling green hillsides that hide quaint cottages and understated villas, Bequia embodies relaxation.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Mar. 2025
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Medium bodied with brilliant acidity folded around tropical flavors as well as candy cane.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Or can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?—
Christie Aschwanden,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Fetishize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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