exoticize
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Together, Bolognesi and the Yanomami have crafted a film that reveals their largely unseen world while refusing to exoticize the indigenous group.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2021
He didn’t exoticize their food, or claim to “discover” it, much to the relief of the people featured on the show.
From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2018
Anonymous graffiti has popped up across the city, reading: “Dear Documenta: I refuse to exoticize myself to increase your cultural capital. Sincerely, the people.”
From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2017
However, it and programs like it tend to exoticize the schools they serve and downplay the assets and strengths of the communities they are seeking to improve.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2016
The filmmaker and Disney-based producer said his goal wasn't simply to exoticize the victims but to draw direct parallels to viewers' lives.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2011
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