as in symbolizes
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to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
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This season, Chock is a matador and Bates a bull in another creative program that requires Chock to navigate a long, flowing skirt that symbolizes a matador’s cape.—
Alice Park,
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12 Jan. 2026 -
Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
Angel Saunders,
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10 Jan. 2026
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“Objectifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectifies. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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