obsession
noun
the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.
obsessions
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pluralof obsession.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Episodes feature expert guests and range from conversations about conservation to memories of the birds that first sparked lifelong obsessions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
His best work tunneled into life’s darkest spaces to excavate ideas about our fears and obsessions, often reflected through dazzling practical effects that matched the naturalism of his greatest feature: a singularly expressive, malleable face.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
In “The Dreamy Side,” Molina traces the roots of these cross-cultural musical obsessions to the early R&B scene in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
None of these three big investor obsessions is having a meaningful positive impact on Tesla’s financials.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
Halliday seemed to expect everyone around him to share his obsessions, and he often lashed out at those who didn’t.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
