all-consuming
adjective
: taking all of a person's time and attention : being the only thing a person thinks about
Her all-consuming passion was music.
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The fear of losing your job can be all-consuming, affecting everything from your productivity to your personal relationships.
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Others, like Hall, said the church became a manipulative, all-consuming force that left them emotionally traumatized and financially ruined.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Making a film is an all-consuming process for anyone, and doubly so for independent filmmakers who wear multiple hats to stretch their resources.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
Many people are stuck in relationship patterns that feel all-consuming.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Others, like Hall, said the church became a manipulative, all-consuming force that left them emotionally traumatized and financially ruined.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Making a film is an all-consuming process for anyone, and doubly so for independent filmmakers who wear multiple hats to stretch their resources.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
Many people are stuck in relationship patterns that feel all-consuming.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“All-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-consuming. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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