as in problem
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
her latest obsession is a movie star who she thinks is very handsome
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Recent Examples of obsession
Is money becoming an obsession?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When the Food Network star shows off his extremely luxe kitchen, while also nodding to the roots of his cooking obsession.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
This novel of obsession, with the AIDS epidemic in the background, but where AIDS is never mentioned, a passionate book about people and the city in all its innocence and desperation.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
This morning, Swims stopped by Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren for a chat about the land Down Under, his tattoo obsession, and realizing his dream as an unofficial Wiggle.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsession
Usa Today, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When the Food Network star shows off his extremely luxe kitchen, while also nodding to the roots of his cooking obsession.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
This novel of obsession, with the AIDS epidemic in the background, but where AIDS is never mentioned, a passionate book about people and the city in all its innocence and desperation.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
This morning, Swims stopped by Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren for a chat about the land Down Under, his tattoo obsession, and realizing his dream as an unofficial Wiggle.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsession
Noun
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The viral post, which received more than 3,000 upvotes on Reddit, is filled with dozens of comments of fellow travelers chiming in with their own tips and tricks using personal experiences solving delay problems.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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DeSantis has urged lawmakers in Tallahassee to come up with a plan to ease the burden on Florida homeowners, but has expressed frustration with their approach to the problem.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But one trial in Maidstone, Kent, in 1652 stands out for its scale and public fascination.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Always a source of off-year political fascination, the New York mayor’s race has nonetheless attracted a huge amount of national and global attention.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Tracking macros can be time-consuming and may create unnecessary stress and preoccupation with food choices and calorie intake.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Oct. 2025
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Human hair has become a fashion fixation in recent times.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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But positivity since then has ebbed, due to Nuno’s fixation on experimenting with his starting XI.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s where that twisted fetish came from.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The titillating drama explores the complexities of dominant-submissive relationships and fetishes, as Ray gets aroused by making Colin lick his boots, buy his groceries and sleep at the foot of his bed.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Judgment clouded by the mania of macros.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bipolar disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania, a state where thoughts race, impulsive decisions feel logical, and sleep becomes almost optional.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hawks might whip up enthusiasm by waving a bloody shirt or recalling a stab in the back.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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And one thing about Andrew that is important to remember is that his enthusiasm is a certain kind of spiritually connected chaos that anyone could do with at any age, at any point in their life.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Obsession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsession. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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