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fetishized

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past tense of fetishize

as in objectified

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But the fact that Christian Science proves disease to be erroneous thought objectified on the body opens up new possibilities of understanding and healing.

— Elizabeth Crecelius Schwartz, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2026
We were objectified by most of our producers.

— Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025

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And in the face of such adversity, the fanbase has opted for a measure of gallows humor – symbolized by hundreds of inflatable yellow bananas that punctuated the capacity crowd that was treated to an enthralling match against PSG.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
The vacant warehouses that had once symbolized Wynwood’s decline started transfoming into art studios and galleries.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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Putting Lee in motion is still one of the keys to unlocking the MU offense, as exemplified by his 32-yard score in the first quarter.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
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

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The wondrous story was adapted by frequent Laika collaborator Chris Butler from the epic 2011 novel written by Colin Meloy (frontman for indie rock band the Decemberists, whose original music is featured here) and illustrated by Carson Ellis.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The blockbuster ambitions are best illustrated by the production’s recruitment of Rambaldi.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026

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Since taking over as the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts has largely embodied that idea.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
And this was the most dramatic rewrite of those guidelines ever and embodied the consumer welfare hypothesis.

— John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

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