1. persistent, intrusive thoughts or ideas that dominate someone’s mind
Usage: plural of obsession
2. excessive interests in or devotion to particular activities, people, or things
Usage: plural of obsession

Examples

• His obsessions with cleanliness made it difficult for him to relax.
• She couldn’t shake her obsessions about making mistakes at work.
• The artist’s obsessions with color and light dominated her paintings.
• Many teenagers develop obsessions with celebrities or social media.
• His obsessions were interfering with his ability to focus on daily tasks.
• The therapist helped her understand the root of her obsessions.
• Collecting vintage cars became one of his main obsessions.