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A subject or matter that engrosses someone

The state or condition of being engrossed or absorbed with something

The state or condition of thinking deeply about something

The state or condition of the mind wandering

A subject or activity that one has great passion or interest in

Concern or anxiety about a particular matter

The state or quality of being serious or solemn

The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group

One's attention or focus garnered through stimulation of the senses

A strong desire for something

A recreational diversion

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Noun

A subject or matter that engrosses someone

bee in your bonnet

ton^US

King Charles' head

tiger by the tail

consuming passion

something on the brain

single-mindedness

favorite subject

narrowmindedness

shortsightedness

preoccupation with

flash in the pan

obsessive compulsion

irresistible impulse

laser-like focus

having as one's type

interrelationship

close relationship

fellow feeling for

inclination towards

like-mindedness

good vibrations

special relationship

predilection towards

understanding of

attraction towards

same wavelength

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“The nineteenth-century preoccupation with Orientalism provided a strong design influence well into the twentieth century.”

Noun

The state or condition of being engrossed or absorbed with something

“There is both an institutional and individual preoccupation with measurement of performance.”

Noun

The state or condition of thinking deeply about something

“She experienced a constant preoccupation about her marriage and developed an awareness of her husband's complete detachment from her and everybody else.”

Noun

The state or condition of the mind wandering

inattentiveness

absent-mindedness

absence of mind

thinking of other things

lack of concentration

self-absorption

staring into space

lack of application

absentmindedness

building castles in the air

tendency to forget

figment of the imagination

deep thoughtfulness

castle-building

castles in the air

disorganization^US

disorganisation^UK

empty-headedness

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“For the next two weeks, Terwilliger lived in a state of preoccupation that worried his wife and daughters to a very considerable extent.”

Noun

A subject or activity that one has great passion or interest in

leisure activity

leisure pursuit

leisure interest

amateur interest

“Choral music was a preoccupation of Elgar's early years.”

Noun

Concern or anxiety about a particular matter

bee in your bonnet

mental disturbance

psychological block

irrational fear

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“A deep preoccupation about her health made Mrs. Royce like a woman with a hidden grief, or who is preyed upon by a consuming regret.”

Noun

The state or quality of being serious or solemn

serious-mindedness

sober-mindedness

stone-facedness

dignified demeanour

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Noun

The underlying intentions or motives of a particular person or group

vested interest

object of desire

special interest

score to settle

rationalization^US

rationalisation^UK

chief ingredient

why and wherefore

whys and wherefores

principal element

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Noun

One's attention or focus garnered through stimulation of the senses

Noun

A strong desire for something

wholeheartedness

conscientiousness

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Noun

A recreational diversion

leisure pursuit

leisure activity

beer and skittles

leisure interest

source of pleasure

amateur interest

rest and relaxation

outdoor activity

special interest

viewing pleasure

rest and recreation

favourite occupation

favorite occupation

pleasurable pastime

lightheartedness

light-heartedness

mischievousness

flush of excitement

high-spiritedness

light-mindedness

light-headedness

festive occasion

self-indulgence

night on the town

night on the razzle

feeling of excitement

enjoying oneself

feeling of euphoria

festive proceedings

transports of delight

unrestrained behavior

bit of amusement

clowning around

irrepressibility

social gathering

inconsequentiality

social function

social occasion

empty-headedness

thrilling experience

positive response

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