Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishizes
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The Masterton Trophy is awarded each season under the trusteeship of the PHWA to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026 -
This year’s Final Four, specifically, exemplifies this trend, as each remaining roster (Michigan, Arizona, UConn and Illinois) has an average height of at least 6-foot-6, weighted by minutes played.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The dance tradition symbolizes Cubans’ cultural heritage and commitment to community, even as the nation faces its worst economic crisis in decades.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Known as the Greater Benefic, Jupiter symbolizes expansion, wisdom, opportunity and growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Through a blend of archival recordings and contemporary interviews, the series illustrates how the church became a sanctuary for its community, honoring both their faith and queerness while fostering joy and connection during a time of profound grief.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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The film illustrates how her powerful images not only document the human cost of conflict but also drive social change, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of journalism and highlighting the universal struggle between ambition and familial obligations.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Capricorns are the sign that looks for a strong foundation to build upon, which is why Alex embodies the traits of the sea-goat.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mullins hit, and the captain who so embodies the unselfish, team-first attitude of UConn basketball, is back to try for a third championship ring.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The poem, Ve Bui says, embodies and personifies what his wife did daily.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That to me personifies this team right now – a bunch of guys who are selfless.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Anthrax in people manifests as blisters and dark sores when a person is exposed to the spores through an open wound.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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As Hüller approaches her father at the keyboard, her anger manifests as a kind of bored nonchalance.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Fetishizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishizes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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