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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More: Silver carp, harmful to fish and water, detected in western Wisconsin's Chippewa and Black rivers The group had done their homework on why these fish are problems.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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There are also more mundane problems, such as young students using AI to cheat on their homework.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
Noun
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As with many sweeping arguments, the fascination lies in the details.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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But the dual Democrat-Republican fascination with The Epstein Files also testifies to a truth Hollywood has forever known: a love of conspiracy stories tugs at us all.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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In the plural and the choral, Wildcat Dome finds the appropriate form for its preoccupation with collective guilt, the sort that cannot be contained by a single being.—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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This emphasis on women’s bodies and behaviors is especially conspicuous amid a broader cultural preoccupation with male virility.—
Lucy Tu,
The Atlantic,
11 July 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
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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“Obsession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsession. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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