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
Simultaneously poking at hyper-sexualized ads that objectify women, the commercial parody for this very gay beer objectifies men in tight swimsuits instead to show the ridiculousness of it all.
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2016
Influenced by Robert Bresson’s Pickpocket,Schrader takes sensuous pleasure not only in objectifying his male lead, who plays a character that eagerly agrees to his own objectification, but also in the surfaces of his environment.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Also remarkable is the director’s refusal to objectify Annette’s body.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Somehow, through a nauseating cascade of increasingly grotesque distortions of the human form, the movie morphs into a meaningful satire on society's stance that older women are irrelevant—blowing a kiss into the camera at the genre's past tendency to objectify female characters.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2016
Influenced by Robert Bresson’s Pickpocket,Schrader takes sensuous pleasure not only in objectifying his male lead, who plays a character that eagerly agrees to his own objectification, but also in the surfaces of his environment.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Also remarkable is the director’s refusal to objectify Annette’s body.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Somehow, through a nauseating cascade of increasingly grotesque distortions of the human form, the movie morphs into a meaningful satire on society's stance that older women are irrelevant—blowing a kiss into the camera at the genre's past tendency to objectify female characters.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectify
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Green symbolizes balance and growth, appealing to eco-conscious businesses.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Mato helped Sánchez incorporate new elements into his training program.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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They’re incorporated into 10 styles, in 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver with diamonds and precious gemstones.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Renee Hale | Grapevine, Texas The article by Chris Heath about Robert Caro is beautifully done and illustrated.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Circle and OpenAI’s recent successes illustrate that blockchain and AI are now ready for robust regulatory dialogue, positioning these technologies for sustainable growth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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