as in obsession
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned
had this bizarre idée fixe that people were spying on her with electromagnetic waves
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Noun
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With a single photo, though, Swift vaulted it from obscurity into obsession.—
Malaika Crawford,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025 -
In partnership with The Hollywood Roosevelt, the series will see Murgatroyd catch up with fellow reality television stars at the iconic hotel, discussing topics such as motherhood, entrepreneurship, career journeys and their favorite reality TV obsessions.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is more than just a fetish, a crush, unresolved mommy/daddy issues or a passing fascination.—
Linsey Hughes,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the sardonic and calculating Dennis (Sweeney), who, based on a pre-accident romantic encounter with Rocky, seems to have a twink fetish, ingratiates himself into Roman’s life with a master plan.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Remember his fixation with his 2016 inauguration crowds?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to the research team leader, Lin Xianfeng, an associate chief orthopedic surgeon at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital affiliated with the renowned Zhejiang University, the adhesive can achieve precise fixation within two to three minutes, even in a blood-rich environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Idée fixe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/id%C3%A9e%20fixe. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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