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fetishes

  • plural
    of fetish.
    fetish

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As far as design fetishes go, gold is a logical one.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Our interconnected society resembles every worst part of civilization throughout history, but with a few new fetishes of its own.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2026

Former President Lazarus Chakwera insists the canines, trained to detect weapons, black-magic fetishes and other potential threats, are key members of his security detail.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

Someone watching “Lynch/Oz” isn’t likely to need reminding that the history of movies is a history of other movies, or that lots of directors have thematic and visual fetishes.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2023

People flocked to the roads, banging with sticks and fetishes on the hoods of the army convoy that took him away.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver