fetishes

noun

variants also fetiches
Definition of fetishesnext
plural of fetish
1
as in obsessions
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned dieting seems to be a fetish with some people

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2
as in talismans
something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil an archaeologist discovering an old animal tooth that may have been worn as a fetish

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  1. obsessions
  2. mascots
  3. preoccupations
Noun
  • The entire Emilia-Romagna region is home to many of my culinary obsessions—like tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini (allegedly named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love’s navel), mortadella, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, fizzy Lambrusco, and so much more.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Grammy-nominee talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about her musical obsessions; taking a break from music to enroll in a Harvard program on religion and public life; and her appreciation for listeners with patience.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of obsessions
Noun
  • Chelsea’s Activity Zone helps the kiddos get creative, and Bruce the Moose and the other resort mascots might show up for photo ops.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Other marketers are catching on, seeing superfans as some combination of digital influencers and team mascots capable of doing their own brand deals.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of mascots
Noun
  • Tucked inside Aardman’s putty preoccupations is a potent philosophical statement about the irreplaceable quality of the human touch.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But both became overshadowed by his later preoccupations.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of preoccupations
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