fetishized

verb

past tense of fetishize
as in objectified

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  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
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  • Each base represented one of the ballpark’s first three All-Star Games, and home plate symbolized the 2027 All-Star Game.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • Since Leos are symbolized by the lion, feline energy runs strong among us.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of symbolized
Verb
  • This approach, exemplified by Al Jazeera and hosting the World Cup, ensured Qatar's survival and influence, even during the 2017 blockade.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • As exemplified by the renderings provided by TPS and Synapse, the new stage will allow the use of elaborate indoor settings without having to build sets and to film exteriors regardless of the weather.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of exemplified
Verb
  • This year illustrated as much as any since 2022 the level of anticipation of the fans and, consequently, pressure on the team to make this all-in season work.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Just six miles from the house where Theodor Geisel illustrated his famous characters, the archives contain old sketches, drafts and unpublished works.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
  • Emotions embodied in the chants and singing fold into a collective experience that encompasses not just love but also heartbreak and tragedy, says fan Alex Baiardi-Peralta.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026
Definition of embodied
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