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workaholism

American  
[wurk-uh-haw-liz-uhm] / ˌwɜrk əˈhɔ lɪz əm /

noun

  1. the state of being a workaholic; a compulsion to work excessively.


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After 30-plus years in advertising — comedy was my side gig — I stepped back from full-time agency leadership and went part-time by choice, finally giving my workaholism less oxygen.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2025

Now, he’s better known as a Bravo-lebrity who wrangled his sales acumen and witty workaholism into a real-estate and content empire.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

Despite joining three years ago, the woman says she still feels her workaholism pulling her back to her desk.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2024

Goldstein said his workaholism predates his newfound Hollywood clout.

From New York Times Mar. 11, 2023

I tried to get through the pandemic with just very committed workaholism.

From Salon May 21, 2022

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