FIXATION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

fixation

noun

fik-ˈsā-shən

as in obsession

something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned their weight is an unfortunate fixation for many teenagers

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Recent Examples of fixation Then there’s the tile fixation. —

Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026 Beginning with an intense fixation on physical flaws, the practice encourages prioritizing appearance above all else. —

Jordyn Tovey, The Conversation, 22 May 2026 These experts suggested Trump showed signs of narcissism, sociopathic tendencies, and a fixation on the haunting legacy of his punishing father. —

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 20 May 2026 Newman believes New York City plays a unique role because of the city’s deep cultural fixation on real estate and status tied to homeownership. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixation

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obsession

Noun

That moment turned Toney’s passion into an obsession.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Fung portrays the film’s male protagonist – a creator pushed to the edge by desperation and obsession – while Chau and Wu play his wife and former lover respectively.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 May 2026