1. people who are obsessed with something or who have obsessive behavior patterns
Usage: plural form; often used in psychology or informal contexts

Examples

• The support group was designed for obsessives who couldn’t stop checking their phones.
• Many obsessives find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships.
• The documentary featured several obsessives who collected vintage toys.
• Obsessives often struggle with letting go of their fixations.
• The therapist specialized in treating obsessives with various compulsions.
• Some obsessives channel their intensity into productive pursuits like research or art.