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
  • Perhaps because the decadent dish symbolized wealth and sophistication.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bainbridge confirmed that the Saints came in with an attitude of not having anything to lose and their early play exemplified that.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The event exemplified the university’s attempt to bring together those of differing background and faith, as well as, its strong international programming.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Though the sirens have not yet been fully brought online, their effectiveness was illustrated during a recent test run.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The scope of what may be going undetected is illustrated by a striking statistical pattern.
    Marc Joffe, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • For the past twenty years, Sharon has largely embodied the latter path, for which he has been recognized as one of the world’s foremost modernizers of opera.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Fetishized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishized. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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