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obsessive

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














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It turns out the extreme and obsessive Portnoy is perfect for blogging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 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

A perfectionist, obsessive about detail, and as committed to his craft as anyone in the professional era.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

You don’t have to believe in obsessive parenting to think that the second boy doesn’t stand a chance and that the first boy has it made.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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