as in embodying
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 externalizing
The study also found that negative coparenting leads to a range of internalizing and externalizing problems for kids later in life.
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Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalizing
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The shade was seen as embodying classical ideals, evoking a Mediterranean warmth.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hiller has been in the biz for decades, landing bit parts on shows like 30 Rock and Difficult People before embodying Joel on Somebody Somewhere.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The pieces, arranged by color, evoked balls of a bygone era, with some sporting high collars and others incorporating gauzy drawings around the neck.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Your architecture is often described as contextually relevant, incorporating local materials and traditional craftsmanship.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Externalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalizing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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