as in symbolizes
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
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The Survivor Tree, scarred yet standing, symbolizes resilience and hope.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026 -
To Rutherford, the scent symbolizes femininity.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Objectifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectifies. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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