fetishizing

present participle of fetishize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishizing
Verb
  • Thematically, this episode is awash in the color blue itself, which many fans interpret as symbolizing coldness and detachment from the music industry.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The wreath placed on top of the coffin included white roses, symbolizing the white rose of Yorkshire, where Katharine was born.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wearing her signature bespoke silk turban, Milan design doyenne Nina Yashar articulated how a performance illustrating her gallery‘s 10-year lifespan will come to life.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The recall occurs just months after a separate tuna recall at Costco over botulism risks, illustrating the persistent food safety challenges faced by industry and regulators alike.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Fetishizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishizing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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