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objectifies

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present tense third-person singular of objectify

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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In China and other East Asian countries, the Harvest Moon is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival, when the full moon traditionally symbolizes reunion and togetherness.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Tariffs imposed on Canadian imports now extend to hockey equipment, potentially increasing the cost of playing the very sport that perhaps best symbolizes the cultural connection between the two countries.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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