Synonyms of objectification

objectification

noun

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

• manifestation
• image
• incarnation
• avatar
• icon
• personification
• essence
• externalization
• instantiation
• abstract
• incorporation
• model
• embodiment
• realization
• genius
• epitome
• personifier
• actualization
• personalization
• concretization
• exemplification
• substantiation
• embodier
• paradigm
• soul
• reincarnation
• archetype
• quintessence
• pattern
• exemplar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of objectification

But Artisan’s teachings sometimes veer from self-growth mantras to crude jokes and objectification. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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