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Recent Examples of cathexis
Dependency and cathexis are also incredibly painful and difficult to extricate yourself from.
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Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
There’s a word for this loss of self in devotion: cathexis.
—Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
There’s a word for this loss of self in devotion: cathexis.
—Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathexis
Noun
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Naturally, the release of those chemicals follows the completion of a race, which can lead to an outpouring of emotions for those who exert themselves during a marathon, Consuelos said.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Each timepiece and every game tells a story of strategy, precision and emotion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Cooler temperatures raise level of play The temperature dropped, and the intensity rose.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Expressing Emotions Supports Emotional Regulation While many try to instinctively suppress uncomfortable emotions, research shows that simply putting your feelings into words can powerfully help regulate emotional intensity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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It’s inspired by Italian poet Petrarch and his lifelong obsession with Laura.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Now watch Renee Rapp's 10-minute routine for a night out: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The infatuations of late elementary school solidified into something different, something more intense.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Her lonely, unrequited infatuation will drive her to dangerous, desperate acts.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Researchers and experts cite many reasons for this, including the rise of gun violence, food insecurity, and health care accessibility.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, in the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis, where access for emergency food and medical workers has been made increasingly difficult by warring parties, people are fleeing violence on foot, children are malnourished, and Sudanese are dying from treatable conditions.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The risks of competing — and even spectating — in extreme heat are serious.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Trapped in the pores of that sandstone are molecules that are even older still: the remains of countless prehistoric lifeforms, transformed by time and heat into oil and natural gas.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The fervor is mostly online to a niche audience, and mostly because of Dave Meltzer’s overpraise through his imaginary star-rating system.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Sonic apparently has noticed the fervor, because the drive-in chain decided to introduce two of their own Crispy Tender Wraps this week for a mere $1.99.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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That’s a dismal performance for a tech company that ought to be benefiting mightily from the mania around AI.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Opposite her control, Cynthia makes a solid comic foil with her trademark mania.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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“Cathexis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathexis. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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