as in embodied
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 externalized
In this way, B1G1’s approach challenges the dominant economic paradigm in which profits are privatized while costs to society and the environment are externalized.
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalized
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday’s game embodied the dichotomy of Vučević’s role on the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
Frank Nunns OConnell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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