as in symbolizing
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
Related 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 objectifying
How did the creative team avoid objectifying women the way Bunny does?
—
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectifying
Verb
-
The Aleví Milano signature is a pearl set in a gold ring on the sole, and the detail is also in the brand’s logo, with a little circle symbolizing the pearl that is incorporated into the A in Aleví.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
-
Duality is a key theme, with mismatched hands, mixed patterns, and contrasting designs symbolizing Gemini’s twin energy.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
Verb
-
Local farmer Frank Stoeber began spinning the ball in 1953, incorporating twine from the hay bales of 85 neighboring farmers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
-
Simison emphasized robust public-safety services, including shortening fire department response times, incorporating new technologies into policing and the advent of several large developments and transportation projects.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Objectifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectifying. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
