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have a thing about

ADJECTIVE
bewitched
Synonyms
STRONG
captivated enamored enchanted enraptured entranced fascinated hooked mesmerized possessed spellbound transformed
WEAK
ensorcelled fallen for gaga about have a bug in one's ear head over heels hung up mad about turned on under a spell
Antonyms
STRONG
disenchanted disinterested
WEAK
disgusted turned off

Example Sentences

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“I still have a thing about yellow flowers in open fields,” she admits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“People have a thing about feet,” DeRuvo conceded.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2023

“I have a thing about gorillas and monkeys,” Jamgochian told me on Thursday, her Shiba Inu, Mia, alert at her side.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2023

In Ghana, we have a thing about names and titles.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2018

Because Mr. Wise says I have a thing about sentence fragments.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli