as in jealous
intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness
he was very possessive of his girlfriend's attention, and it was really starting to annoy her
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Recent Examples of possessive
Little by little, the leaf curls over the insect, almost as if possessive, as the digestive process begins.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
While Ventura’s relationships with other men have nothing to do with the charges against Combs, prosecutors have used them in attempt to paint a picture of his possessive, controlling and violent behavior.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Linda Stermer: Todd was an extremely jealous and possessive person.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
The moon’s clash with Mars amplifies passions and possessive thoughts!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 11 May 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
While Ventura’s relationships with other men have nothing to do with the charges against Combs, prosecutors have used them in attempt to paint a picture of his possessive, controlling and violent behavior.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Linda Stermer: Todd was an extremely jealous and possessive person.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 20 May 2025
The moon’s clash with Mars amplifies passions and possessive thoughts!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for possessive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessive
jealous
Adjective
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Charlie, a charming student, agrees to help if Avery pretends to be her girlfriend to make an ex jealous.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Possessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessive. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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