Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

obsess

[uhb-ses] / əbˈsɛs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He is obsessed with popular media and showbiz and the shabby values they embody.

From Salon

In 1972, Dea became obsessed with Stewart after hearing him sing a trio of Motown hits on an old demo tape.

From The Wall Street Journal

Finding another body part to obsess about is key as consumers otherwise cut back on multistep skincare routines—a trend dubbed “skinimalism.”

From The Wall Street Journal

From the moment Alloway and Lily Houghton, who wrote the play “Forbidden Fruits” is based on and cowrote the film’s screenplay, brought the material to Cody and her producing partner Mason Novick, she became obsessed.

From Los Angeles Times

“It probably makes little sense, given our lifestyle, to obsess over retirement accounts.”

From The Wall Street Journal