fetishizing

Definition of fetishizingnext
present participle of fetishize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetishizing
Verb
  • How did the creative team avoid objectifying women the way Bunny does?
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The former won an Oscar for her role in 2025 in a dress by Vaccarello, exemplifying how brands have expanded its relationship with film past ambassadorial roles.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Pickles were often prepared as offerings during religious festivals, symbolizing prosperity and the nurturing of the human spirit.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, marking the institution of Holy Communion and the washing of feet, symbolizing humility and service, according to the Presbyterian Church.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The house later became part of a much larger strategic play, illustrating his approach to dealmaking.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The war in Iran and bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz is further illustrating the need to integrate newer tools into modern warfare.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Fetishizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetishizing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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