externalized

verb

past tense of externalize
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 Human civilization has always externalized memory through tools—from cave paintings and books to photographs and cloud storage. — Joseph Fowler, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Hurry up, not all suffering is externalized, please hurry up. — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026 The production works best when the play’s expressionistic flourishes invite theatergoers to consider more deeply the subjective experiences and societal subtexts that are being externalized. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalized
  1. embodied
  2. expressed
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  • The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • Emotions embodied in the chants and singing fold into a collective experience that encompasses not just love but also heartbreak and tragedy, says fan Alex Baiardi-Peralta.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026
Definition of embodied
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  • Stieb, who still holds numerous Blue Jays pitching records, expressed his belief that baseball writers of his era unfairly disregarded players north of the border.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Lisa van den Bos, product manager for digital education at the museum while the study was underway, expressed surprise that even subtle ordering changes on the guide impacted traffic patterns.
    — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
Definition of expressed

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