1. plural of fetishization; instances or processes of making something into a fetish or object of excessive attention, desire, or reverence
Usage: often used in academic or critical contexts; can refer to psychological, cultural, or social phenomena
2. plural of fetishization; the act of attributing magical or supernatural powers to an object or practice
Usage: anthropological or religious studies context

Examples

• The fetishizations of celebrity culture in modern media have created unrealistic expectations.
• Scholars examined the fetishizations of technology in contemporary society.
• Marketing campaigns often rely on fetishizations of luxury and status.
• The film critiques the fetishizations of beauty standards in the fashion industry.
• Anthropologists study the fetishizations of objects in various religious traditions.
• Consumer fetishizations of brand names drive purchasing behavior.
• The book explores how fetishizations of the past shape national identity.