as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Recent Examples of addictive
The disgusting yet addictive opulence and crassness of the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding.
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Shark Week has become one of those rare TV events that somehow manages to feel both educational and completely addictive.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 July 2025
TikTok loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging its ‘addictive design’ exploits kids
Zuckerberg has been on a multibillion-dollar AI hiring spree in recent weeks, highlighted by a $14 billion investment in Scale AI.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 July 2025
This neurological hack makes consistency addictive.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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David MacK, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Shark Week has become one of those rare TV events that somehow manages to feel both educational and completely addictive.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 July 2025
TikTok loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging its ‘addictive design’ exploits kids
Zuckerberg has been on a multibillion-dollar AI hiring spree in recent weeks, highlighted by a $14 billion investment in Scale AI.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 July 2025
This neurological hack makes consistency addictive.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
addicting
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Crunchy and creamy, tangy and briny, this dill pickle dip is an addicting concoction that will be welcome at any gathering.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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And yet, this unexpectedly addicting appetizer disappeared quickly from the buffet table, and everyone was bestowing compliments on me.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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