fetish
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Mr. Armitage distinguishes himself by refusing the fetish of incompleteness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Imelda Marcos’ fetish for fiendishly expensive shoes was a running gag in the 1980s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
He’d go on to learn the craft under an L.A. fetish latex designer before starting Bustedbrand on his own terms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2024
"Or it was chic the first time Lloyd did it, but now it just looks like a fetish for ventilation ducts."
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
The Masks appeared demoralized by the destruction of their most powerful fetish.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
Tupper’s Mick, at the mercy of his brittle fetishes, may be the most believable of this quartet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
As far as design fetishes go, gold is a logical one.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Our interconnected society resembles every worst part of civilization throughout history, but with a few new fetishes of its own.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
Former President Lazarus Chakwera insists the canines, trained to detect weapons, black-magic fetishes and other potential threats, are key members of his security detail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
The witch woman buried fetishes in secret places, took her payment, and departed in her mule cart.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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