Thesaurus results for EXTERNALIZE

externalize

verb

ek-ˈstər-nə-ˌlīz

Definition of externalize

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 The savings from externalizing costs—for example, keeping farmers poor, letting soils deplete, clearing forests—are now lower than the benefits of internalizing value—for example, training farmers, restoring ecosystems, paying a living income. — Santiago Gowland, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The ghost tax is what happens when high-volume, low-trust hiring systems are allowed to externalize their costs onto the people they’re supposed to be evaluating. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 Data center owners should bring their own clean-energy development to avoid more pollution that harms public health and externalizes risks. — Howard A. Learner, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 Not all suffering is externalized. — Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for externalize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for externalize

Verb

Since taking over as the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts has largely embodied that idea.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
With his rooted presence and remarkable nuance, Nawazuddin embodies Mehboob’s essential contradictions.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of embody

Verb

Quiet luxury has given way to accessories that make an emotional statement and let clients express their individuality.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

Beaded necklaces were also particularly prominent, with long, colorful, mixed-bead styles incorporating shells, coral and turquoise.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
This prewar postage stamp is another case where modern conveniences have been tastefully incorporated.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of incorporate

Verb

The elliptical passage of time across the film’s broader structure also manifests more directly in how Tanaka shapes a scene, sometimes cutting off before the final word spoken.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Over the last 50 years, that tension has manifested as multiple lawsuits, protests and attempts by two governors to resolve the issue.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of manifest

Verb

In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Li said that the crossing would become a new landmark symbolizing the two nations' traditional friendship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

At the sprawling launch party hosted by Antoine Arnault, director of image and environment at LVMH, guests lined up to get personalized Louis Vuitton luggage tags, swill Hennessy cognac or sample a chunk of a Cova panettone as big as a footstool.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Precision therapies can support diagnosis and personalize treatment options at a pace that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago.

— Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026