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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectify
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But one play symbolized where Cunningham and Edwards and their teams are right now.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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My birthday now symbolizes one of the darkest days in American history.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Skip the white socks and incorporate a pop of color instead by way of Comme Si’s bright red pair—an editor favorite.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Bocking walks daily with her dogs; Doty has done weight training, and both have changed their diets to incorporate more protein and vegetables.Abby Roedel, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The long history of the Fighting Irish illustrates the way faith and football can aid assimilation, strengthen community, and evangelize non-believers.Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Approaches like the Future Supplier Initiative, which collaborates with brands to reduce the cost of capital for loans that can accelerate decarbonization, or H&M Group’s Green Fashion Initiative (GFI) illustrate how joint responsibility can drive meaningful change.Lewis Perkins, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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