as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a statue that is often cited as an objectification of the ancient Greeks' notion of beauty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of objectification
Pointing up the cinematic objectification of women, the work transformed the female body from a passive, sexualized object to an active participant in a public action in which players were forced to reckon with the roles assigned them by a patriarchal society.
—
News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026
On Wednesday, Axios reported new allegations, including that the staffer who was subjected to poetry and dinner invites was uncomfortable with Edwards’ overtures and objectification of her appearance.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Again, there’s something here about misogyny and objectification, but Prager never really gains a firm grasp on the theme.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Some questioned whether an NBA team should endorse a strip club and expressed concern over the objectification of women.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Allowing this night to go forward without protest would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is the cataloging and objectification of women's most private details.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
But Wainwright never gives us the chance to perceive them as quaint, which would just be a form of objectification.
—Judy Berman, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026
On Wednesday, Axios reported new allegations, including that the staffer who was subjected to poetry and dinner invites was uncomfortable with Edwards’ overtures and objectification of her appearance.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Again, there’s something here about misogyny and objectification, but Prager never really gains a firm grasp on the theme.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Some questioned whether an NBA team should endorse a strip club and expressed concern over the objectification of women.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Allowing this night to go forward without protest would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
This is the cataloging and objectification of women's most private details.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
But Wainwright never gives us the chance to perceive them as quaint, which would just be a form of objectification.
—Judy Berman, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectification
Noun
-
Another glaring manifestation of the Kremlin’s increasing paranoia occurred during the May 9, 2026, Victory Day parade in Moscow.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
-
But the manifestation of stress will differ.—
Corinne Schuman,
Parents,
22 May 2026
Noun
-
At the center of the image stood King Charles, 77, alongside 78-year-old wife Queen Camilla.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
-
That matters in a world where science is increasingly attacked and even images themselves are increasingly doubted.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Objectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectification. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
