as in impulsive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects
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Recent Examples of obsessive
But the model and entrepreneur’s recent milestones have only renewed the public’s obsessive interest in Justin Bieber, her husband of seven years and the father of their infant.
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Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 31 May 2025
O’Brien’s gushing review of Scott Spencer’s Endless Love anticipated his future explorations of obsessive male romantic love.
—Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Beginning with Grant Achatz at Chicago’s legendary fine-dining haven Alinea, each episode delves into an individual’s philosophy and practice, exploring the obsessive dedication that fuels their commitment to the craft.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Even with an obsessive showrunner at the helm, this series would’ve gone nowhere without the outsized talents of our writers’ room.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 31 May 2025
O’Brien’s gushing review of Scott Spencer’s Endless Love anticipated his future explorations of obsessive male romantic love.
—Alex Vernon
may 27, Literary Hub, 27 May 2025
Beginning with Grant Achatz at Chicago’s legendary fine-dining haven Alinea, each episode delves into an individual’s philosophy and practice, exploring the obsessive dedication that fuels their commitment to the craft.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
Even with an obsessive showrunner at the helm, this series would’ve gone nowhere without the outsized talents of our writers’ room.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive
Adjective
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These groups are targeted because they are either perceived as trusting, impulsive or unfamiliar with how digital scams operate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Similarly to Libra, there are many components to her vibe that juxtapose each other, making her level-headed and impulsive.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Balancing compulsive watchability with a touch of class, the company is still trying to break the mold while simultaneously catering to the masses.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Non-purging methods like compulsive fasting or excessive exercise following a meal are also sometimes diagnosed as a form of bulimia.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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