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obsessive

[uhb-ses-iv] / əbˈsɛs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
addictive
Synonyms
WEAK
enslaving hooking














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Samantha, who her husband describes as an "obsessive travel planner", is all over the Facebook groups and social media pages being used by eclipse hunters to share information and advice.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

The woman described how Robertson hounded her with an "obsessive" amount of calls and voicemails, and sent gifts to theatres where she was performing.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Alejandro is this crazy genius and being around that level of — Tom Cruise as well — they’re all obsessive perfectionists that have just like endless rocket fuel in them.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

A trio of books tied to her centenary reveal an obsessive reader and shrewd social observer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

The passage of time has not altered my father's obsessive attention to my sisters' weight and appearance.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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