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1
as in obsession
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
dieting seems to be a fetish with some people
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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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There were no major returning actors or ongoing storylines, save for the Yautja’s somewhat inexplicable obsession with intergalactic trophy hunting, and most attempts to reboot the property failed to explain why this series should exist in the first place.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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What’s lingering beneath the surface — jealousy, passion, obsession — is brought to life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roshane Thomas What the data says Once again, West Ham’s hopes rest on the shoulders of their talisman, Bowen.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 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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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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“Fetish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetish. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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