as in to symbolize
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
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Recent Examples of objectify
In addition, researchers found that voters were less likely to support political candidates who had been objectified, and that objectified women were perceived as lacking qualities like helpfulness or emotional depth.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
It was used as a dehumanizing form of minstrelsy that further objectified Black men.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 1 May 2025
Or will the troves of data being amassed on nonhuman animals be used to further commodify and objectify them?
—David Gruber, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
But for me, what is such an absolute bummer is Grant continuing to objectify the women.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
It was used as a dehumanizing form of minstrelsy that further objectified Black men.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 1 May 2025
Or will the troves of data being amassed on nonhuman animals be used to further commodify and objectify them?
—David Gruber, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
But for me, what is such an absolute bummer is Grant continuing to objectify the women.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectify
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The Protective Cloak While the mantle represents visible leadership, the cloak symbolizes the protective aspects—the moments when leaders must shield themselves and others from harm.—
Carla D. Thompson Payton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In Bangladeshi wedding tradition, rain symbolizes a blessing, indicating to the couple that everything had aligned exactly the way it was meant to.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The production designer also incorporated the old-tech motif into the space.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Chegg, a site that sells textbooks and offers digital services like generating flash cards, is incorporating AI models.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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This phase of the series illustrates the intricate psychological tactics used in espionage, where family bonds and loyalty become tools for manipulation and control.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Once again, the play-off win against Coventry illustrates how Sunderland will need to work hard and maintain pressure in their defensive shape against higher-quality opposition.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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