How to Use addictive in a Sentence

addictive

adjective
  • This isn't the first show to look at Wright's role in getting the addictive opioid out on the market.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Once cooked, the seeds become an addictive crunchy snack.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The crunch of the sesame and seaweed is not only addictive on its own, but works well to dress up any bland monotone meal.
    Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Slow Horses is clever, well paced, sure of its own voice, and more than a little addictive.
    J. Oliver Conroy, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024
  • This sauce couldn't be easier to make or more addictive to eat.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • One of the overriding themes in the series is the truly addictive — even when absurd — nature of fame.
    Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2023
  • One standout is, of course, Chocobo Racing, which makes its return as the single most addictive time suck from the OG game there is.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
  • There are ways to engage with these stories that are not addictive, Murley said.
    Hope Corrigan, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Chop it up or keep it stock; ride it hard and enjoy the addictive soundtrack, or leisurely rumble through the city admiring the view.
    Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2024
  • But studies have shown the potential of long-term harm from the addictive e-cigarettes.
    Reuters, NBC News, 2 May 2023
  • This is a mobile-centric bite-sized video format that's addictive to swipe through.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 25 May 2023
  • Caffeine is addictive but not in the way that comes to mind when people think about most substance use disorders.
    Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Locally sourced fish and addictive homemade cream pies are also on the menu.
    Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • But there’s something kind of addictive about making movies.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Yes, sugar lights up pleasure centers in your brain as addictive drugs do.
    Christine Byrne, Health, 11 Apr. 2023
  • And the answer today is that fentanyl is so addictive that the cartels are using it to drive addiction.
    Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Reckoning as one of the film's villains, is also a fan of the coconut cake — but another gift was even more addictive.
    Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • Their natural chemistry is off-the-charts and addictive, like watching two All-Stars scoring style points instead of trying to win the game.
    Pitchfork, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Although codeine has long been recognized as addictive, it’s been sold over-the-counter in both liquid and pill form at U.K. pharmacies for years.
    Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Combining all the benefits of nutritious greens with the crunch and crisp of, well, crisps, kale chips are not just addictive but a brilliantly healthy choice of snack.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2023
  • But this kind of numbing exchange could also be addictive.
    Scott Johnson, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2023
  • And the reason slot machines are so addictive is that the rewards have come at unpredictable intervals.
    Anna-Katherine Ping, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Around the world, lawmakers have been mounting pressure on the likes of Meta and TikTok to restrict the addictive design features that young users are subjected to.
    Pia Ceres, WIRED, 23 Aug. 2023
  • And this stuff was so addictive that the minute these people started [on the opioids], everything in life became less important.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2023
  • And just like that… another chaotic, traumatizing, and strangely addictive season of And Just Like That… has come to an end.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Popping the tender, salty nuts right out of their softened shells and into your mouth can be absolutely addictive.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 June 2023
  • The report goes on to detail how filters make smoking even more addictive and dangerous.
    Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 4 May 2023
  • Don't forget to stock up on graham crackers before munching on this addictive treat.
    Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 18 Apr. 2023
  • There are many ways addictive substances can change gene expression.
    Karla Kaun, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The project is a commentary on the notions of pleasure, reward and the addictive behaviors induced by social media.
    Aj Willingham, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024

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