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Recent Examples of cathexis
There’s a word for this loss of self in devotion: cathexis.
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Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathexis
Noun
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There is also an important distinction between jealousy and envy, two emotions often used interchangeably but fundamentally different.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Over time, Strider has trained himself to separate the event from the emotion attached to it.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Made from moisture-wicking fabric, this workout tank naturally repels sweat to keep you cool during high-intensity workouts and outdoor activities.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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But the sheer scale of the investigation, the months of manpower, the extensive surveillance, the digital forensics, the interagency coordination, the prosecutorial intensity, reveals something else as well, that our justice system does not operate on a single track.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
Noun
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That moment turned Toney’s passion into an obsession.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Fung portrays the film’s male protagonist – a creator pushed to the edge by desperation and obsession – while Chau and Wu play his wife and former lover respectively.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The thrills that once fueled their infatuation fade out, and a sense of security fades in.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Backdropped by New York’s ’80s AIDS crisis, the film sees Ford’s character develop a painstaking infatuation with Jimmy, despite the latter’s declining health.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As Rose grapples with the gaps in her memory, the two encounter danger and violence.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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But that is likely to matter little in the vote, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to dominate amid a fragmented opposition and ongoing violence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Those wanting to double at State also had to contend with mile qualifying heats on Friday, meaning runners would potentially have four miles of races in 24 hours.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But just like last year’s in-episode PSA urging fans to be kinder, the message did little to temper online fervor.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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The fervor is year-round, and there’s always a match happening on a pitch.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Sometime in the mid-sixties, Sam brought home a coffee-table book about astrology, and Linda became consumed by it, launching into a self-education that approached mania.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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As the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy mania of earlier this year showed us, to dress simply is often to dress well.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
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“Cathexis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathexis. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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