fetishizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of fetishize
as in exemplifies

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  1. exemplifies
  2. symbolizes
  3. illustrates
  4. embodies
  5. personifies
  6. manifests
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  • Efrat Tolkowsky, a Reichman University lecturer and former member of the Tel Aviv City Council representing Meretz, a left-wing party that for years ran on a pro-peace platform, exemplifies that shift.
    — Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Part of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Sea Island exemplifies old-school Southern luxury while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of exemplifies
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  • The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration.
    — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbolizes
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  • This illustrates how far the Eagles have come at the position under Fangio.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The story of sardines feeding Japan’s war machine illustrates the convergence of technology, environment and imperialism.
    — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrates
Verb
  • The Vanity Fair of today embodies a certain sort of lavishness—an often unironic appreciation of and yearning for rich people things.
    — Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Your Purpose Credibility begins when a founder has absolute clarity regarding the company's purpose and embodies the values expected of the team.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of embodies
Verb
  • Jim Hummel, community reporter, newspaper bureau chief, State House reporter, television anchor and producer and independent investigative reporter, personifies Rhode Island journalism.
    — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026
  • No place personifies this quirky little beach town better than The Red Bar, a bohemian hangout swathed in scarlet lights that’s known for its crab cakes and in-house jazz band.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Definition of personifies
Verb
  • There is a serendipitous element to your intimate relationships that manifests during the portal.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • On the ground, the boom manifests as a loud, explosion-like bang that can be startling and sometimes crack windows.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of manifests
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“Fetishizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishizes. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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