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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
Inside, the horse theme almost comes across as a fetish, at least for me.
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New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjacent to Santa Fe Village on the Plaza side, be sure to stop in at Keshi gallery to admire the authentic Zuni fetishes.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Jack’s fetish for suits put me in mind of his early experience grading spinach.
—Cree Lefavour, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjacent to Santa Fe Village on the Plaza side, be sure to stop in at Keshi gallery to admire the authentic Zuni fetishes.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
Jack’s fetish for suits put me in mind of his early experience grading spinach.
—Cree Lefavour, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetish
Noun
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The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mild listeriosis — which can cause fever, diarrhea, or other stomach problems — gets better without treatment.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, Palace lost Eberechi Eze, their talisman, to Arsenal, one of their title rivals, only nine days before the transfer window closed.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage talisman and arguably the most exciting young player in the world, was absent with a groin injury, which fuelled confidence for a home team miracle.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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His obsession with gilding everything, whether with actual gold or paint, feels not unlike a Goodwill-furniture-flipper’s antiquing hack.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Sep. 2025
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First launched back in 1971, Clinique’s Almost Lipstick has returned to the spotlight, thanks to Gen Z’s obsession with the shade Black Honey, a sheer berry that looks beautiful on any skin tone.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Attendees can also expect kid-friendly activities, including hair braiding, glow-in-the-dark face painting, accessory booths, photo booths, and giant inflatable mascots on the dance floor.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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And the controversy only grew when the team’s mascot, Spartacat, attended a press conference in a half-Senators/half-Nordiques jersey, leading to an official apology from the organization.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Maeve Short-Sleeve Mock-Neck Sweater My current fashion hyper-fixation is buttons, which this short-sleeve sweater has plenty of.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her relentless fixation has impacted her relationships with her sister Esperanza (70) and her son Jorge (45).—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Last year, archaeologists found 337 coins – many containing a Cleopatra image – along with oil lamps, an amulet, and vessels for storing food and cosmetics.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Natron bubbling out of pale saline lakes in the Wadi Natron (west of the Nile) was used in making the blue glaze faience for amulets such as Taweret’s and the scarab beetles such as those produced in a delta factory.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The show’s preoccupation with Lee’s race isn’t incidental.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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New York Film Festival offer a glimpse into the preoccupations guiding our foremost auteurs.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The extraordinary mania and positivity has been intoxicating.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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The next phase of crypto's growth won't revolve around sleek marketing or speculative manias.—
Annabelle Huang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Fetish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetish. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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