as in symbolized
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
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symbolized
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But for many who spoke up about their dislike for the change, the logo symbolized Cracker Barrel moving away from its core values and the meaning behind it.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025 -
For LaFave and his team, the event symbolized a shift from construction and planning to building lasting relationships.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Objectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectified. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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