as in to attract
to hold one's attention to an extreme degree
The TV show obsessed me so much that I was up all night watching.
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Recent Examples of obsess
Fashion may be obsessed with all things naughties at the moment, but Bella Hadid is all in on the 1980s.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
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Humans are obsessed with staying clean.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
Even Twice’s Nayeon, one of South Korea’s most popular K-pop stars, is obsessed with the thick, cushiony formula that stays on overnight and smooths chapped, peeling lips.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
Lincoln became president just eight months before the telegraph replaced the Pony Express and he was obsessed with the technology.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Humans are obsessed with staying clean.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025
Even Twice’s Nayeon, one of South Korea’s most popular K-pop stars, is obsessed with the thick, cushiony formula that stays on overnight and smooths chapped, peeling lips.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
Lincoln became president just eight months before the telegraph replaced the Pony Express and he was obsessed with the technology.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsess
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The pioneering products, built upon an optional blockchain solution using the Chia blockchain, are poised to attract a wide range of investors seeking innovative ways to construct their investment portfolios.—
Gene A. Grant II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The model attracted a broad audience, while inspiring both General Motors and Chrysler (with fear) to enter the muscle-car category a couple of years later with vehicles such as the Camaro and Barracuda.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 1956, an aspiring young actor named Gene Hackman joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California, struggling to find a way into a field he’d been fascinated with since childhood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Dan Hurley has a profound personal story & I was fascinated by how his holistic behind-the-scenes approach & volatile coaching style made Gen Z kids champions.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2025
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For our part, we’re intrigued by the iComfort Mattress and the Perfect Sleeper hybrid.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Cowboys defensive coordinator job became available and he was intrigued by the opportunity to return to Dallas after coaching the team’s linebackers from 2011 through 2017.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Obsess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsess. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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