as in obsession
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
the future entomologist's preoccupation with insects from a very early age
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Recent Examples of preoccupation
Asked to describe her thematic preoccupations as a filmmaker, Sode offers a succinct formulation.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Koepp was referring, of course, to Spielberg’s multi-film preoccupation with visitors from outer space.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Pick your new preoccupation this weekend.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Jobs are a central preoccupation of hers.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Koepp was referring, of course, to Spielberg’s multi-film preoccupation with visitors from outer space.
—Darryn King, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Pick your new preoccupation this weekend.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Jobs are a central preoccupation of hers.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preoccupation
Noun
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But his absolute obsession with Marilyn Monroe differentiates him from others.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But the obsession goes gruesomely awry.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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What to do with your new toy, a toy that has had serious batting trouble with its stars, with severe problems driving in runs, and pitching hanging by a torn ligament?—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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However, the Knicks had a major problem almost immediately after halftime.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Preoccupation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preoccupation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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