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fetishizes

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present tense third-person singular of fetishize

as in exemplifies

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Becerra exemplifies how Catholicism’s deep roots often go hand in hand with California’s progressive reputation.

— Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
The award recognizes a student who exemplifies outstanding initiative, a high level of responsibility and a willingness to contribute beyond the core responsibilities of a museum facilitator role.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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But for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, that building — the first LDS temple in this area — symbolizes faith, hope and peace in an increasingly busy and fragmented world.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Many people in Homewood know the shop symbolizes hope and dedication from an owner who built it up for decades.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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Lausanne’s historic Hotel Royal Savoy embodies everything that makes the Land of Milk and Honey so desirable, putting nature views and trademark Helvetian convenience at the forefront of its ethos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Jovic embodies the physical toughness, motor and grit on both sides of the floor that the Bruins lacked the past two seasons.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

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Sieler is one of a handful of players who personifies what Sullivan and Hafley intend to build.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Introduced crawling through the Trask family’s field, her black blood spattering their rich soil like a human pesticide, Cathy personifies the series’ potent blend of dread and beauty.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026

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The great danger, though, and one that fully manifests here, is that speechifying like Claire’s slams up against the fourth wall and ricochets back at her.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
In Your Monster, Melissa Barrera’s Laura manifests a towering beast to work through the pain of a traumatic breakup and cancer diagnosis.

— Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

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