as in problem
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
her latest obsession is a movie star who she thinks is very handsome
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Recent Examples of obsession
Perhaps the closest alternative is the dual-motor Rivian R1S, which trades the Volvo's dependable obsession with safety for mountain goat agility off-road.
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Meanwhile, Joseph writhes in the agony of his own newfound girl craziness (and cleavage obsession).
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Like dinosaurs, outer space, and fire trucks, the Titanic belongs to that rare pantheon of childhood obsessions that takes hold early and never quite lets go.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Given my obsession with identity, Simon’s comments on access control caught my eye.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025
Meanwhile, Joseph writhes in the agony of his own newfound girl craziness (and cleavage obsession).
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Like dinosaurs, outer space, and fire trucks, the Titanic belongs to that rare pantheon of childhood obsessions that takes hold early and never quite lets go.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
Given my obsession with identity, Simon’s comments on access control caught my eye.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsession
Noun
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Wimbledon’s new line-calling technology is causing problems for some players and fans of the century-old, tradition-centric tennis tournament.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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But a new problem arose — implanting an egg via IVF can be very difficult.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Noun
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So much so that the very act of regulating my blood sugar goes well beyond a healthy preoccupation and turns into something uglier.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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But those with knowledge of Newcastle’s transfer blueprint contest the hypothesis that Howe has a preoccupation with Premier League players, even if the likelihood is that the bulk of summer recruits will come from domestic clubs.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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That was a shift from how Democrats talked about the Epstein story after his death in prison — as a Republican fixation.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Fashion’s ongoing fixation for tennis provided the best environment for Ellesse to reclaim its authenticity.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Most recently, the former clowned the latter for his alleged bedroom fetishes on Tuesday.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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Jack’s fetish for suits put me in mind of his early experience grading spinach.—
Cree LeFavour,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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That’s a dismal performance for a tech company that ought to be benefiting mightily from the mania around AI.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Opposite her control, Cynthia makes a solid comic foil with her trademark mania.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Noun
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It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Your loyalty, enthusiasm and belief in our products have meant the world to us.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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“Obsession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsession. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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