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
Instead of internalizing these labels, externalize them.
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Dale Wilsher, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Its members would have to commit to managing their economies in ways that would not externalize the costs of their own domestic policies.
—Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
The more couples learned to externalize BPD — seeing it as a challenge that exists outside the relationship instead of as problem in it — the stronger their emotional bond became.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In a movie characters have to externalize their thinking, but that’s not real life.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Dale Wilsher, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Its members would have to commit to managing their economies in ways that would not externalize the costs of their own domestic policies.
—Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2025
The more couples learned to externalize BPD — seeing it as a challenge that exists outside the relationship instead of as problem in it — the stronger their emotional bond became.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In a movie characters have to externalize their thinking, but that’s not real life.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for externalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
Verb
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The independent sector is where culture meets commercial success, and our 2025 nominees perfectly embody that intersection.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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Rocket also embodies some of the larger issues with the game’s design, especially in terms of how the two-plane ground versus air combat works.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Zac Robinson and Pitre both express optimism that Bijan Robinson’s home run total will jump this year.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The new school will incorporate part of the existing school into its design.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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For companies exploring how to incorporate AI into their ESG strategies, some lessons can be learned from IKEA’s approach.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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This creates a potentially misleading picture because financial stress typically manifests first in discretionary payments, while essential service payments are maintained longest during difficulty.—
Charlie Minutella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Over time, the vira-lata complex in Brazil has fine-tuned itself, beginning first as a desire for foreign validation, then becoming a desire for white foreigners’ validation, and, now, most often, manifesting as a desire for validation from the United States.—
Shannon Sims,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Biegel then punched the man five times in the back of his head before using his fists and knees to strike him in the head and body an additional 22 times, according to a plea agreement.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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After it got bodied by The Studio in the nomination count, all the Emmy momentum is with the freshman Apple TV+ series.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Verb
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What the duck tells us is more than the story of a cartoon character that has come to symbolize the company.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Chachi Arcola Aries, the cardinal Fire sign and symbolized by the ram, knows how to make an impact.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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For business leaders, the evolution of employee benefits will center around digital solutions powered by data and personalized for each individual.—
Saket Chaudhari,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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For example, some fabric sellers offer customizable bundles, while digital templates can be tailored to your project (such as your text of choice), and DIY craft kits can be personalized.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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