as in to embody
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 externalize
As a result, the show pads Melissa’s quest to face down her past with auxiliary subplots, some more effective at externalizing her dysfunction than others.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
It’s not entirely explained why or developed further, more ominous mood-setting to externalize Clay’s splintering psyche.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Part of that is because the costs are externalized elsewhere: Cows have been bred to produce immense volumes of milk over the last century, which has brought down the cost while taking a heavy toll on their welfare.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 6 Mar. 2025
The ecological catastrophes of unfettered industrial development demonstrate how markets, left to their own devices, routinely externalize costs onto society and future generations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025
It’s not entirely explained why or developed further, more ominous mood-setting to externalize Clay’s splintering psyche.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Part of that is because the costs are externalized elsewhere: Cows have been bred to produce immense volumes of milk over the last century, which has brought down the cost while taking a heavy toll on their welfare.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 6 Mar. 2025
The ecological catastrophes of unfettered industrial development demonstrate how markets, left to their own devices, routinely externalize costs onto society and future generations.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
Verb
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So how can an airport embody a concept like mindfulness?—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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No visit to Seoul is complete without diving into its culinary culture, and nothing embodies Korean cuisine more than kimchi.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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By utilizing a design approach that incorporates societal and cultural themes, McNeil’s projects are a beautiful medley of soulful modern interiors.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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The future of design incorporates old items, antiques, mixing them with new pieces and expanding palettes.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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This can manifest as blame, sarcasm, eye rolls or silence, which are all forms of communication that may send unintended messages. When emotional safety is lacking, even routine conversations can feel charged.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For the men, this effort manifests in a competition as old as time.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Opposing teams have developed a habit of bodying her at the perimeter, trying to disarm her at the point of attack.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Medium bodied with brilliant acidity folded around tropical flavors as well as candy cane.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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