as in to objectify
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Recent Examples of fetishize
Even if more cumbersome, the outdated technology that Birney and Ohs lovingly fetishizes serves the same purpose, and can cause similar damage as the cell phone in one’s pocket today.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Being fetishized and objectified by everyone in her life quickly takes a toll on Becca.
—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
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Being fetishized and objectified by everyone in her life quickly takes a toll on Becca.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishize
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Gaga refused to be pigeonholed as an artist, or objectified as a woman in pop.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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These and other finishes exemplify the values of traditional watchmaking by Ferrier. Louis Monet Impulsion Titanium Onyx This timepiece combines a chronograph with a tourbillon with the chronograph mechanism entirely visible on the dial.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Edgar’s courage and candor on the tax issue exemplifies statesmanship.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
31 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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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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The characters surrounding Matt embody that gamesmanship.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
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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Opposing teams have developed a habit of bodying her at the perimeter, trying to disarm her at the point of attack.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
18 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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“Fetishize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishize. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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