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also fetich
1
as in obsession
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
dieting seems to be a fetish with some people
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as in talisman
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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Recent Examples of fetish
The looping white steel of the glyph gave rise to a series of further glyphs, their high-gloss finish-fetish circular looping tubes being but a short step away from her colorful bent rectangular tubing.
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Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Imelda Marcos’ fetish for fiendishly expensive shoes was a running gag in the 1980s.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Mikomi sees images generated by Grok of her wearing specific fetish outfits, or her body contorted or placed in strange contexts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
No need to make a fetish out of authenticity.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
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Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Imelda Marcos’ fetish for fiendishly expensive shoes was a running gag in the 1980s.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Mikomi sees images generated by Grok of her wearing specific fetish outfits, or her body contorted or placed in strange contexts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
No need to make a fetish out of authenticity.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fetish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetish
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Other contributing factors often include mendacity, obfuscation, obsession, moral bankruptcy, naïveté, misplaced loyalty or trust, and lapse of good judgment.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year’s film, whose dynamic energy and biting humour adhere to the customary Looney Tunes tradition, finds Daffy Duck grappling with Elmer Fudd’s latest obsession – soccer – setting the stage for classic Looney Tunes chaos as Daffy Duck heads toward his milestone 90th anniversary in 2027.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was not only named Fan of the Game, but he was shown on the videoboard several times during the rest of the game, igniting a huge ovation every time and establishing himself as the team’s new talisman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The text also suggests wearing amulets that bring blessings and aid the transference of consciousness.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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My friend keeps the amulet for protection and leaves the rest of the kit for burning.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fetish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetish. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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