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also fetich
1
as in problem
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
dieting seems to be a fetish with some people
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2
as in talisman
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil
an archaeologist discovering an old animal tooth that may have been worn as a fetish
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Recent Examples of fetish
To me, this idea of fetish, fantasy, body-mod — all of that just goes together.
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Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
This is more than just a fetish, a crush, unresolved mommy/daddy issues or a passing fascination.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
This 'scientist's' fetish for vaccines not supported by the data.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Michael Cuby, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
This is more than just a fetish, a crush, unresolved mommy/daddy issues or a passing fascination.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
This 'scientist's' fetish for vaccines not supported by the data.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetish
Noun
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The viral post, which received more than 3,000 upvotes on Reddit, is filled with dozens of comments of fellow travelers chiming in with their own tips and tricks using personal experiences solving delay problems.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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DeSantis has urged lawmakers in Tallahassee to come up with a plan to ease the burden on Florida homeowners, but has expressed frustration with their approach to the problem.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been in impressive form, led by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham, who has quickly become their talisman with goals from midfield and a commanding presence in big matches.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Just this summer, Chidozie Awaziem requested a transfer to France for personal reasons, then the club’s talisman, Djordje Mihailovic, demanded a trade to Toronto near the end of the window.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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This separation keeps parents' Discover Weekly and Wrapped playlists clean from unexpected surprises like a sudden obsession with gaming soundtracks or silly meme songs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Move over, Aligns — there’s a new soft obsession in town.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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Attendance is up nearly 60% over last year at the Mid-American Conference school’s games, the university says, as fans of cats and pigskin unite to cheer on the team and the new mascot.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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This routine has continued ever since, with seven Ralphies having appeared as the team’s mascot.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Human hair has become a fashion fixation in recent times.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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But positivity since then has ebbed, due to Nuno’s fixation on experimenting with his starting XI.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tracking macros can be time-consuming and may create unnecessary stress and preoccupation with food choices and calorie intake.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Oct. 2025
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Judgment clouded by the mania of macros.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Fetish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetish. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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