as in to symbolize
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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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Recent Examples of objectify
But the more everyday scenes of women being marginalized, dismissed, patronized, objectified, and altogether ignored feel far more insidious.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
After a lifetime of being objectified, Pamela Anderson is entering a new era—and seizing control.
—Emily Maddick, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
Whether such steps have an impact remains to be seen – female athletes were about 10 times more likely than their male counterparts to be visually objectified by a camera angle at the Tokyo Olympics, according to a report conducted by The Representation Project.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 26 July 2024
Black women and femmes, especially, are often accused of objectifying themselves and perpetuating over-sexualised stereotypes.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
After a lifetime of being objectified, Pamela Anderson is entering a new era—and seizing control.
—Emily Maddick, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
Whether such steps have an impact remains to be seen – female athletes were about 10 times more likely than their male counterparts to be visually objectified by a camera angle at the Tokyo Olympics, according to a report conducted by The Representation Project.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 26 July 2024
Black women and femmes, especially, are often accused of objectifying themselves and perpetuating over-sexualised stereotypes.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 24 July 2024
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Catalonia’s Tourism Board says the log symbolizes the spirit of the forest, as well as protection and fertility, and helps to teach children patience.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Snowflakes, snowfall, and snowmen symbolize cocaine.Mattha Busby, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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To ensure your resume passes this initial hurdle, incorporate relevant keywords from the job description.Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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This recipe incorporates the flavors of citrus, pineapple, cherries, and coconut into one big- batch party staple.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The potential financial losses revealed in this lawsuit are substantial, illustrated by the tenuous position of key players like Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, along with the sponsorship of Monster Energy.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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