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Recent Examples of habit-forming
This week, social media users are sounding the alarm about the product, which some describe as habit-forming and detrimental to their health.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
The label also warns that the product can become habit-forming and recommends that people who have a history of substance abuse consider not consuming the product.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
They are bound to be unaware of their habit-forming training, which is simply a consequence of their working routinely with AI.
Unsettling, for sure.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Or come enjoy a lunch of habit-forming sliders and chicken tinga nachos that are available as individual orders or big party platters.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The company sees the Refresher format as an opportunity to diversify its in-store offerings while giving guests more ways to engage with the brand in a format that feels flexible, approachable, and habit-forming.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Launch a habit-forming brand tool, like a tracker or micro-app, that solves a real need and aligns with your mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
What Is Addiction Capitalism? Addiction capitalism refers to an economic model in which companies design technology products and digital platforms to be as habit-forming as possible.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
In their marketing, meanwhile, supplement companies consistently describe their melatonin products as drug-free, non-habit-forming, and safe.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2025
The label also warns that the product can become habit-forming and recommends that people who have a history of substance abuse consider not consuming the product.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
They are bound to be unaware of their habit-forming training, which is simply a consequence of their working routinely with AI.
Unsettling, for sure.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Or come enjoy a lunch of habit-forming sliders and chicken tinga nachos that are available as individual orders or big party platters.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The company sees the Refresher format as an opportunity to diversify its in-store offerings while giving guests more ways to engage with the brand in a format that feels flexible, approachable, and habit-forming.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Launch a habit-forming brand tool, like a tracker or micro-app, that solves a real need and aligns with your mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
What Is Addiction Capitalism? Addiction capitalism refers to an economic model in which companies design technology products and digital platforms to be as habit-forming as possible.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
In their marketing, meanwhile, supplement companies consistently describe their melatonin products as drug-free, non-habit-forming, and safe.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habit-forming
Adjective
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Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
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Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Free’s addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The shawarma gyoza is perfectly spiced and the spicy tuna crispy rice is fresh and addicting.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Crunchy and creamy, tangy and briny, this dill pickle dip is an addicting concoction that will be welcome at any gathering.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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“Habit-forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habit-forming. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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