as in impulsive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects
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Recent Examples of obsessive
On top of that Ever Vessel is obsessive about easy cleaning, in a way those who wash up will appreciate.
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New Atlas, 12 May 2026
This woman was worried about her daughters who had become swept up in this obsessive new group.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
But the obsessive singing is also about you, the fan, being Billie.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 May 2026
For someone like Topuria, obsessive about detail, that ecosystem is essential.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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New Atlas, 12 May 2026
This woman was worried about her daughters who had become swept up in this obsessive new group.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
But the obsessive singing is also about you, the fan, being Billie.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 May 2026
For someone like Topuria, obsessive about detail, that ecosystem is essential.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive
Adjective
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Abstaining from highly reinforcing digital or other vices can break habits and reduce impulsive behavior such as phone checking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Addiction is a health issue, though the Americans with Disabilities Act notably excludes compulsive gambling as a covered disability.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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Their extraordinary ability seems to come from a habitual, even compulsive, reflection on their past and a focus on anchoring memories to dates.—
Gabrielle Principe,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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But obsessional online culture has sought to answer questions of origin rather than waving them off.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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