as in to objectify
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Recent Examples of fetishize
Frances has found success with her documentary, also called Flat Earth, which fetishizes the flyover states.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Over the past few years, the hottest trend on social media seems to be fetishizing being turned into a woodland creature.
—Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2025
Some women have believed or internalized this idea, too: that women can and should be fetishized, sexualized, domesticized, but not respected.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2025
Has this led me to fetishize my own ignorance over the years?
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Over the past few years, the hottest trend on social media seems to be fetishizing being turned into a woodland creature.
—Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2025
Some women have believed or internalized this idea, too: that women can and should be fetishized, sexualized, domesticized, but not respected.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2025
Has this led me to fetishize my own ignorance over the years?
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fetishize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishize
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Think Michell Randolph’s Ainsley from Landman, only the entirety of Landman has been directed by men who objectify Ainsley (who’s supposed to be 17-18 in the series) relentlessly.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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For those who love to objectify, that old attic book smell stays unbeatable.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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Their breakout release, PAPOTA, exemplified their irreverent charm.—
Maria Nenet Barrios,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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And perhaps no one brand better exemplifies the nation's work than Track Trailer and its Tvan, a little 'drop trailer that's been domesticating the Outback for over a quarter-century.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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Dye eggs Eggs, which symbolize new life, are a notable part of Easter.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The style traces back to mid-century styling and continues to symbolize polish and refinement today, while having more room than sleeker options.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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What this crass worldliness misses is that human-rights issues typified by cases like Jimmy’s aren’t distractions from more important business.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Their approach that day actually did typify the three core principles, twice scoring from quick attacks (nine minutes apart) with just 27 per cent possession.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The annual calculation requirement also provides clarity about how electric rates change over time, serving as a transparency measure by illustrating the rise in rates.—
Jason Buckel,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The glowing bridge was made possible by a public art grant, illustrating Ankeny’s commitment to culture in addition to first-rate schools, public parks, and a high standard of living.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Nestled away in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains, this 19th-century estate embodies countryside calm.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Few players embody those qualities better than Timber.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season?—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those are plays on which the big fellas get a chance just to body defensive backs.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Fetishize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishize. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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