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fetishizing

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present participle of fetishize

as in objectifying

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While Street is depicted as a staunch professional in the show itself, Slavit observed that the camera consistently cut to her legs, servicing the male gaze and objectifying the character.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
How did the creative team avoid objectifying women the way Bunny does?

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025

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The honor, announced today, promotes the practice of investigative journalism exemplifying compassion, courage and integrity.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Like the Nixon-Vindman contest, the congressional races received significant national attention, exemplifying the rift between the Democratic party’s progressive left and center.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of exemplifying

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Throughout the service, Imane carried a traditional umbrella symbolizing protection, while Patrick carried a ceremonial sword representing strength and responsibility.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Applicants from North America account for one-third of all the submissions, symbolizing the spread of K-pop globally and the interest in being part of it.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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On the walls outside the barracks are dozens of missing persons photos, illustrating the number of those still missing.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Marc Ellinger, a prominent Missouri GOP attorney, and John Gore, a former Department of Justice official, intervened in the case on behalf of three Republican organizations, illustrating the national implications of Missouri’s map.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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