as in to objectify
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Recent Examples of fetishize
By pretending to fetishize democracy, the commission has deferred it.
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Stuart A. Reid, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
In real life, the person convicted of financial fraud and fetishized for cutting a sleazy swath through Vice-era Brooklyn was Kari Ferrell.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Determined not to romanticize or fetishize his subjects, Fukunaga confesses to struggling during the editing process, and not always getting the calls right.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Magazines fetishize Kurdish women—even children—for taking up arms against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Behnam Ben Taleblu, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2017
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Stuart A. Reid, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2017
In real life, the person convicted of financial fraud and fetishized for cutting a sleazy swath through Vice-era Brooklyn was Kari Ferrell.
—New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Determined not to romanticize or fetishize his subjects, Fukunaga confesses to struggling during the editing process, and not always getting the calls right.
—Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Magazines fetishize Kurdish women—even children—for taking up arms against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Behnam Ben Taleblu, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2017
See all Example Sentences for fetishize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishize
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Being fetishized and objectified by everyone in her life quickly takes a toll on Becca.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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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. 37.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
22 Oct. 2016
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Instead, the chief judge used the opportunity to issue a clarion call for judicial review of the massive sentences that have fueled the crisis of mass incarceration, exemplified by the almost 7,500 people serving life or long-term sentences in New York prisons.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The accolade highlights two standout athletes whose skill and dedication exemplify the flag football league's values on and off the field.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The move symbolized the country’s zero-tolerance approach to Kurdish autonomy.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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To me, Lamar’s Super Bowl appearance symbolizes a broader reckoning with how the NFL handles the tension between politics and corporate entertainment.—
Christina L. Myers,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2025
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All of Overstreet’s paintings can be read as forms of dissent, and the ones at the Menil certainly typify his practice.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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Then there’s the MAGA cult, whose bro culture Hegseth typifies: the big tattoos, womanizing and fervent Christian piety.—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s approach to Greenland illustrates a key principle of effective statecraft: leveraging rhetoric to influence allies and adversaries alike.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Both locations seek to illustrate the connection between professional work and nature.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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These leadership roles embody his dedication to knowledge sharing within the industry.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In fact, Saira’s ongoing battle with anxiety is one of the film’s strengths, using the unlimited scope of animation to embody mental illness in a very physical and relatable way.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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But aside from Larkin bodying him on the first goal and Edvinsson blocking his shot out to Copp for the SH goal, what struck me the most was how the Wings’ PK changes since McLellan took over worked against him specifically.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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On the next Boston possession, Brown bodied Dennis Schröder in transition for a driving bucket.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Fetishize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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