fetishizing

present participle of fetishize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishizing
Verb
  • His visit included a stop at the Berlin Wall, symbolizing his stand against barriers that divide humanity.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Far more than an after-party, the evening served as a cultural marker, illustrating how Black talent is not just participating in NYFW but actively shaping its future across fashion, beauty, and media.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • While the details of the case are particular to one individual, experts say the outcome is far too common, illustrating the need for greater vigilance of, and advocacy around, a threat that kills a person every six minutes, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance.
    Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Fetishizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishizing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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