monomaniac

Definition of monomaniacnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for monomaniac
Adjective
  • Paul Atreides in Dune, Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme — these are all characters defined by otherworldly gifts, monomaniacal drive, and a cold-blooded disregard for the concerns of others.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Canty and Lally churn with monomaniacal might, spurring Lewis to play bold, declarative melodies that Piorg answers with force.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • On the surface, Goldhaber and Mazzei’s latest is a vigilante crime thriller about a content moderator (Barbie Ferreira) who is busy hunting a web-obsessed serial killer (Dacre Montgomery).
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Fans became obsessed with the unique dynamic between Rick and Chelsea in season 3 of White Lotus and though their relationship status is arguable, the chemistry between Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins was undeniable.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The oil market remains fixated on the strait, which has been largely closed since the US and Israeli attack on Iran in February that ignited the war.
    Jake Lloyd-Smith, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Knox points out one item—called the Reader Rattan armchair—that Anderson in particular fixated on making cozy and huggable.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Another camera captures staff realizing what was going on, frantic to stop the patient and to help.
    Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The rally caps a frantic 24 hours.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Monomaniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monomaniac. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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