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
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
See all Example Sentences for objectify
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In the center of the back of the coin, a large cross was meant to symbolize imperial power, establishing Otto III’s Christianity and blending it with the power of the empire, according to historians.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The title comes from what Charlotte, missing her soulmate, scribbles on the remnants of Adam’s mural (symbolizing the memory of him pressed on her heart).Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Earth tones are incorporated throughout, and three olive trees serve as the centerpiece of the restaurant, along with a mural designed by Thapar herself, depicting the Indian story.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Today, the dance workout also incorporates strength work and high intensity interval training.Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The long history of the Fighting Irish illustrates the way faith and football can aid assimilation, strengthen community, and evangelize non-believers.Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Iconic luxury fashion items will also be illustrated throughout, making the decor a blend of Bemelmans’ artistry with Mytheresa’s luxurious product.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Objectify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectify. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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