as in to symbolize
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of objectify
Somehow, through a nauseating cascade of increasingly grotesque distortions of the human form, the movie morphs into a meaningful satire on society's stance that older women are irrelevant—blowing a kiss into the camera at the genre's past tendency to objectify female characters.
—
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent years, fans have been vocal in their desire to see Anderson receive more respect for her acting career amid complaints that she’s been objectified and overlooked earlier in her career.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The animators did a really good job of interpreting it and objectifying it.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Gaga refused to be pigeonholed as an artist, or objectified as a woman in pop.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectify
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
In recent years, fans have been vocal in their desire to see Anderson receive more respect for her acting career amid complaints that she’s been objectified and overlooked earlier in her career.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The animators did a really good job of interpreting it and objectifying it.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Gaga refused to be pigeonholed as an artist, or objectified as a woman in pop.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for objectify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectify
Verb
-
The economic divorce isn’t just about numbers, but about what money has come to symbolize in the relationship: stability, contribution or even love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
-
Their presidential candidate, Erika Meza, a 25-year veteran teacher from the Southeast Side, is unhappy with what CTU has come to symbolize.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
-
Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2025
-
Aside from your assets, a comprehensive estate plan also incorporates instructions as to your healthcare and other responsibilities.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
-
The Gulf’s swelling economic and diplomatic clout has corresponded with interests replacing ideology as the chief driver of foreign policy, as illustrated by the remarkable (though ultimately aborted) negotiations toward the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 May 2025
-
When Preparation Meets Opportunity To illustrate what success looks like, Kurtz pointed to Adam Zoller, CISO of CrowdStrike, who now sits on the board of AdventHealth.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share