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
From a depth psychology perspective, this often manifests as projection—externalizing fears onto rivals, distorting clarity.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 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
This dynamic reflects the experience of being in a relationship where one person continually externalizes their emotions, expecting their partner to soothe, fix or take responsibility for them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For Cass, living out in the world, among other people, is precarious, whether because of their gender identity, the childhood traumas that have left them unable to trust people, or the subtle, unspoken space where the two overlap — externalized by Oxman with riveting, static closeups.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 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
This dynamic reflects the experience of being in a relationship where one person continually externalizes their emotions, expecting their partner to soothe, fix or take responsibility for them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize
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Either way, the new pope embodies all the complexities of being an American, serving as an authentic ambassador of our history and culture.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In moments that matter, leadership impact hinges on your ability to project clarity, embody authentic presence and forge genuine connection.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Our testers incorporated the whitening strips into their regular routines for one to three weeks to get a full idea of how well each product held up to their claims.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Here are some additional tips from our experts that incorporate both.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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But wise, connected AI development and use can serve as a vein of gold through the detritus of disruption and destruction of coming years, manifesting the priceless role of humanity in the evolution of consciousness.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In the postwar period, car culture has become a seductive violation of private and public space, manifested in its ever more powerful cult status and continually expanding fetishization of an imaginary self-ruling and self-rolling subject secreted in shiny, protective armor.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Lynn was involved in a car accident that left her head and body a wreck.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The results held even after the researchers controlled for body mass index, suggesting that the difference in cognitive function was related to the types of food being eaten (fat and sugar) and not to body weight.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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“Externalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/externalize. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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