externalizing

present participle of externalize

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Soon-to-be-Oscar-winner Chastain delivers a powerhouse performance, embodying Molly’s intelligence, confidence and vulnerability with expert thespian precision.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The balance of the terroir, paired with Inglenook's early pruning techniques, lays the groundwork for wines that authentically reflect their origin while embodying the signature style wine lovers associate with this storied estate.
    Jill Barth, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Brown devoted Wednesdays to mobility and conditioning after years of just incorporating it into his daily workouts.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The musical’s score stood out for its non-white cast and incorporating hip-hop, R&B and soul elements to the soundscape.
    Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Externalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalizing. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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