as in to symbolize
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
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Recent Examples of objectify
But the more everyday scenes of women being marginalized, dismissed, patronized, objectified, and altogether ignored feel far more insidious.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
After a lifetime of being objectified, Pamela Anderson is entering a new era—and seizing control.
—Emily Maddick, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
Whether such steps have an impact remains to be seen – female athletes were about 10 times more likely than their male counterparts to be visually objectified by a camera angle at the Tokyo Olympics, according to a report conducted by The Representation Project.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 26 July 2024
Black women and femmes, especially, are often accused of objectifying themselves and perpetuating over-sexualised stereotypes.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
After a lifetime of being objectified, Pamela Anderson is entering a new era—and seizing control.
—Emily Maddick, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
Whether such steps have an impact remains to be seen – female athletes were about 10 times more likely than their male counterparts to be visually objectified by a camera angle at the Tokyo Olympics, according to a report conducted by The Representation Project.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 26 July 2024
Black women and femmes, especially, are often accused of objectifying themselves and perpetuating over-sexualised stereotypes.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for objectify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectify
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The ensemble featured a black velvet fishtail sheath with a pink satin interior, designed to resemble an open clam, with Cardi symbolizing the pearl at its center.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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Rejecting the pipeline would symbolize opening pathways toward green jobs, clean energy and growing Florida as a leader in climate resilience.—
Maya Shenefelt,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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The deep crimson became a popular hair color; makeup mavens were sweeping and swiping deep berry pigments across their cheeks, lips, and eyelids; and manicurists everywhere were being asked to incorporate the moody hue into all types of different designs.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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This version, which incorporates butter and milk into the rice cake skin, is particularly soft in texture and gentle in taste—all very much in keeping with 99’s feather-light cooking philosophy.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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This example illustrates how AI can enhance productivity while allowing humans to focus on tasks that require creativity and expertise.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The table below, displaying centre-backs signed, illustrates that dominance over other leagues.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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