FIXATION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

fixation

noun

fik-ˈsā-shən

Definition of fixation

as in obsession

something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers

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Recent Examples of fixation The pretty decorative pouch taps into pop culture’s Jane Austen fixation. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Trump’s discordant message with one of the top concerns voters are voicing ahead of the midterm elections has seemed heightened by his fixation on beautifying Washington and building a large ballroom at the White House. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 No, the scene exists so that Fielder can smuggle in some of his signature comedy fixations. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 In an industry frequently critiqued for its insular nature and hyper-fixation on dizzying scale, a quiet movement is taking root—one built on the simple, radical premise that real innovation necessitates stepping outside the fashion bubble. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixation

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obsession

Noun

Charlie Barron has a habit of transforming curiosity into obsession.

— Jill Newman, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
City streets and suburban shopping malls have been reconfigured in response to our collective obsession with appearance, health and performance.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026