as in embodies
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 externalizes
Rather than a coming-out story, audiences are invited inward to explore how an artist externalizes the queerness of life into the tapestry of storytelling.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Writing, for instance, externalizes memory.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalizes
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While Seehorn fully embodies Carol Sturka’s complexities — her ultra-relatable prickliness, fear, resentment and unwieldy emotions — Gilligan admits to having left a piece of himself in the character.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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His victory embodies the triumph of wishful thinking over reality.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tanming Double-Breasted Peacoat Combine Swift’s and Hadid’s black coat looks into one with this in-between style, which incorporates elements of both of their ’fits.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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She’s not ruled by her primordial urges, but incorporates them into a larger personal quest for knowledge and enlightenment.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Beyond physical walls, confinement also manifests psychologically, ideologically, and spiritually—subtle forms that shape imagination, desire, and the very idea of freedom.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Externalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalizes. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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