obsessive
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A new term has been coined by dermatologists and academics: cosmeticorexia, which they define as having an unhealthy obsession with achieving "flawless" skin from a young age, leading to an obsessive use of cosmetic products.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
One of the gassiest debates in the NBA—and this is a gassy sport, its obsessive followers will yap about it until the ears tumble off your head—concerns what player is the “Face of the Sport.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Tolkien obsessive – and his son Peter McGee are collaborating with screenwriter Philippa Boyens on a new “Lord of the Rings” film, for one.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Since going viral, Parsons’ videos have come under scrutiny by obsessive fans — and detractors, too, who suggest he’s trying to have singular ownership over the concept.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
They are an obsessive record of his thoughts.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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