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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In many ways, American Science & Surplus is a physical manifestation of the maker ethos.—
Eric Bangeman – Jun 4,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025 -
All around these memories there were beautiful pieces by Grace Wales Bonner and Willy Chavarria, living manifestations of how much André did to help promote talented people of color.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Time and time again, the AI spit out images that were strikingly, unmistakably...—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Scientists created the Mars rover's newest self-portrait by stitching together 59 individual images taken by Perseverance's camera, which is located at the end of its robotic arm.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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“Objectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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