fixation

Example Sentences

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The book trend cover suggests collective angst about adulthood, highlighted by a cultural fixation on “girlhood” that sparked a spate of online think pieces in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan said Bower had "long crossed the line from criticism into fixation".

From BBC

So, the mirrors were frosted, triggering a debate – not just about space, but also Singapore's fixation with orderliness, the low bar for people to complain, and its many, many rules.

From BBC

Some of his extracurricular fixations—personal vendettas, online foolery—could get less attention.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sea-sourced shining star doesn’t just look good, it has become a fixation.

From Salon