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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Noun
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Fortunately, the man did not develop this even more serious manifestation of the disease.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025 -
The musician’s spotting was part side quest, part manifestation.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
Noun
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To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Escape to paradise without leaving your home with Southern photographer Kristen M. Brown’s new coffee table book Slice of Pura Vida-dise, which features over 150 images of beaches, sunsets, and surf culture, and feels like an instant vacation.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Objectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectification. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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