fetishized

Definition of fetishizednext
past tense of fetishize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishized
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
Verb
  • The final scene shot for the mothership series is the last piece of the finale episode with the Dungeons & Dragons game and the shot of the closed door behind Finn Wolfhard's Mike Wheeler, which the Duffers explained symbolized the closure of this coming-of-age story.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Arnold Jerocki/Getty A public homage will take place at a nearby site for admirers of the woman whose image once symbolized France's postwar liberation and sensuality.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This connection to culture is exemplified by the 52 UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered across the country, each a testament to the rich culture and history that Germany cherishes and shares with travelers from across the globe.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • No player exemplified that better than Bijan Robinson.
    Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • And at the time that this sign was built, this fragility illustrated everything.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026
  • That was further illustrated in 2000, when Joe was cast as Brennan Newton in Beethoven's 3rd.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Wednesday’s game embodied the dichotomy of Vučević’s role on the Bulls.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Fetishized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishized. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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