as in embodied
to represent in visible form
an actress with an expressive face that wonderfully externalizes a wide range of emotions
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Recent Examples of externalized
Human civilization has always externalized memory through tools—from cave paintings and books to photographs and cloud storage.
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Joseph Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Hurry up, not all suffering is externalized, please hurry up.
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Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
The production works best when the play’s expressionistic flourishes invite theatergoers to consider more deeply the subjective experiences and societal subtexts that are being externalized.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Joseph Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Hurry up, not all suffering is externalized, please hurry up.
—
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
The production works best when the play’s expressionistic flourishes invite theatergoers to consider more deeply the subjective experiences and societal subtexts that are being externalized.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalized
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These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
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These firefighters embodied the courage, professionalism, and selflessness that define the wildland fire service.
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Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
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Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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“Externalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalized. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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