as in obsessive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
had an obsessional need to be liked by everybody
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Recent Examples of obsessional
But obsessional online culture has sought to answer questions of origin rather than waving them off.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessional
Adjective
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When the film opens, on April 24th, Jackson’s obsessive fans will have a chance to render their own verdict, and so will what remains of the moviegoing public.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But Souled American’s music doesn’t feel labored-over or obsessive.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ultimate goal is never an impulsive diagnosis.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Obsessional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessional. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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