as in to embody
to represent in visible form
an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions
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Recent Examples of externalize
It’s not entirely explained why or developed further, more ominous mood-setting to externalize Clay’s splintering psyche.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
This dynamic reflects the experience of being in a relationship where one person continually externalizes their emotions, expecting their partner to soothe, fix or take responsibility for them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The ecological catastrophes of unfettered industrial development demonstrate how markets, left to their own devices, routinely externalize costs onto society and future generations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The shift toward internalizing change as opposed to externalizing it is a powerful one.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
This dynamic reflects the experience of being in a relationship where one person continually externalizes their emotions, expecting their partner to soothe, fix or take responsibility for them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The ecological catastrophes of unfettered industrial development demonstrate how markets, left to their own devices, routinely externalize costs onto society and future generations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The shift toward internalizing change as opposed to externalizing it is a powerful one.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
Verb
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This understanding isn’t clinical, but embodied—what people feel, witness, share, and pass down.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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Cage stylishly embodies the synthesis of the two modes in the shot by donning the instantly recognizable spidey suit under the classic uniform of a noir protagonist: a trench coat and fedora tipped low.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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His diplomacy must incorporate a complex mix of sanctions, prisoner releases, and rallying of allies.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The 20 flamboyant rooms incorporate ancient-style busts, sculptures and panels.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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As Bill investigates and tries to hold his family together, his shortcomings as a parent and husband manifest all around him.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Technology risk can manifest itself in financial risk and damage, and financial risk can certainly bring down the technology pillar of the organization.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?—
Alyssa Ages,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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After killing them, you're given a temporary special attack that bodies any foe in a single hit.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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