EXTERNALIZATION Synonyms: 31 Similar Words

externalization

noun

ek-ˌstər-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of externalization

as in manifestation

a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality) bizarre paintings that are the externalization of a very troubled psyche

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Recent Examples of externalization The production design is excellent, the humorous details of Vision’s metaphorical manse and the externalization of computer processes clever. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Regardless, there’s a clear symbolism to Clark empathizing and embracing a bloated externalization of his own inchoate fury until someone with an outside perspective disturbs his peace, and that fury breaks loose and devours him. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026 The trade-off for that short-term satisfaction is the externalization of a thinking process that used to live inside a junior associate’s head. — Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 The cumulative effect could be the gradual externalization of state capacity. — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Virtuoso delivers accurate externalization and localization of sound, ensuring mix decisions translate well to loudspeakers. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 But this depiction of public shaming feels like a paranoid fantasy, an externalization of May’s guilt, rather than a believable development. — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024

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The store was designed by Storage Milano in partnership with Tommasi Bardelle and is a physical manifestation of the brand.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
While invisible themselves, these cosmic behemoths reveal their presence by bending the light of nearby objects, and the Black Hole Hunters project is searching for one specific manifestation of this effect.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of manifestation

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Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Rather than embrace the provocative image associated with some of her early roles, Portman maintained a more reserved public image.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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