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
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Recent Examples of objectification
Instead one was woken into an eternal godlike vigilance, as though the experience of objectification had in the end borne the fruit of objectivity.
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Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Bringing nuance to our understanding of Asian fetishization, Yu unveils not only her victimization but her participation and, ultimately, her healing and empowerment from the brutality of objectification.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Bringing nuance to our understanding of Asian fetishization, Yu unveils not only her victimization but her participation and, ultimately, her healing and empowerment from the brutality of objectification.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectification
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Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The book will teach aspiring entrepreneurs about the power of manifestation as applied to creating and building a company.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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States that sell specialty plates can prohibit images such as the Confederate flag, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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The team returned a year later with more advanced, color cameras to record every inch of the wreckage, including the ship’s swimming pool, grand staircase and bow, generating iconic images still familiar today.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Objectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectification. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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