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
Uniacke began her career restoring furniture and antiques, and is obsessive about the weight, feel and function of objects.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The Wandering Earth – 2019 Few sci-fi films have treated space suit design with the same obsessive realism as The Wandering Earth, China’s first large-scale sci-fi production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.
—Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
So that’s kind of why so many artists are obsessive with hustling, with always being on the road or always being in the studio.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The Wandering Earth – 2019 Few sci-fi films have treated space suit design with the same obsessive realism as The Wandering Earth, China’s first large-scale sci-fi production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.
—Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
So that’s kind of why so many artists are obsessive with hustling, with always being on the road or always being in the studio.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive
Adjective
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These biases can lead to impulsive decisions like following trends, holding losing stocks too long, or ignoring cautionary advice.—
Chris Stevens,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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Owner Woody Johnson is known for being impulsive and impatient, two things that wouldn't be in the head coach's favor.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The last few pages of the book include discussion questions parents or teachers can use to expand on the complex themes presented in the book to young readers, and more information about obsessive compulsive disorder.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
15 Oct. 2025
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Reasons for dogs to start barking include illness or injury, territorial response, acting as an alarm, attention seeking, greeting, compulsive, frustration or separation anxiety.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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