OBJECTIFICATION Synonyms: 31 Similar Words

objectification

noun

Definition of objectification

as in manifestation

a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality) a statue that is often cited as an objectification of the ancient Greeks' notion of beauty

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Recent Examples of objectification After all, what is interest without curiosity but objectification? — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026 But Artisan’s teachings sometimes veer from self-growth mantras to crude jokes and objectification. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Pointing up the cinematic objectification of women, the work transformed the female body from a passive, sexualized object to an active participant in a public action in which players were forced to reckon with the roles assigned them by a patriarchal society. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 May 2026 On Wednesday, Axios reported new allegations, including that the staffer who was subjected to poetry and dinner invites was uncomfortable with Edwards’ overtures and objectification of her appearance. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Again, there’s something here about misogyny and objectification, but Prager never really gains a firm grasp on the theme. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026 Some questioned whether an NBA team should endorse a strip club and expressed concern over the objectification of women. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Allowing this night to go forward without protest would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, specifically in being complicit in the potential objectification and mistreatment of women in our society. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 This is the cataloging and objectification of women's most private details. — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026

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Noun

The medals are a manifestation of a campaign that included far more good than bad.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026
By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking.

— Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

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New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
The island now houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, where visitors can search digital images of ship manifests for the immigration records of their relatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026

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