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
The first trailer for the film was released April 14, giving a peak into the film’s portrait of obsessive Disney history collectors.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Also, puppets, obsessive love, body-swapping, a rescue chimp, and more puppets.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The goal is general awareness, not obsessive precision.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
In the protein-obsessive landscape of today, a couple of Quest bars sounds positively quaint.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Also, puppets, obsessive love, body-swapping, a rescue chimp, and more puppets.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The goal is general awareness, not obsessive precision.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
In the protein-obsessive landscape of today, a couple of Quest bars sounds positively quaint.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive
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
Adjective
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For some people, compulsive shopping and overspending can become an addiction.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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As a result, persons suffer from addictive, obsessive or compulsive behaviors.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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