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fetishized

verb

past tense of fetishize
as in objectified

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishized
  1. objectified
  2. symbolized
  3. exemplified
  4. illustrated
  5. embodied
Verb
  • We were objectified by most of our producers.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Appropriation of surplus labor, objectified in commodities, drove the system.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Definition of objectified
Verb
  • The vigils symbolized the civil liberties that set Hong Kong apart from mainland China.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The ring symbolized Rivera’s romance with her fiancé, Alfred Gonzalez.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of symbolized
Verb
  • No better is that exemplified than on Play Boy, an album that presents itself as an open book reflection on life lived unapologetically, on the edge, and with a constant questioning of any authoritative figure standing in its way.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Klum’s footwear choice exemplified what a good pair of pumps should be, with angular features and sharp stilettos.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of exemplified
Verb
  • Created by Violet Matter and illustrated by sh00, Roususu and Drawniels, The Mafia Nanny webcomic has amassed 420 million global views.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Coach 1 described one recruitment that illustrated how quickly college roster space can change.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • Our cult of excellence spans through centuries and is well embodied by people like Leonardo da Vinci, Guglielmo Marconi, Enrico Fermi and countless other pioneers who changed the world with their talent.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Wong embodied a model of how to reinvent oneself in the face of the most daunting societal obstacles.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of embodied
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“Fetishized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishized. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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