as in symbolizes
disapproving
to treat (someone) as an object rather than as a person
She says beauty pageants objectify women.
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Mistletoe is associated with love and friendship, hung for good luck, and symbolizes fertility and peace leading to the kissing custom.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Rosemary, which imparts a bright fragrance to a bouquet, symbolizes fidelity.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Objectifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectifies. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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