mania

noun

ˈmā-nē-ə How to pronounce mania (audio)
Definition of manianext
1
as in dementia
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life that form of mania often manifests itself in excessive and often incoherent talkativeness

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2
as in obsession
something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned his wife was baffled and amused by his mania for old comic books

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Recent Examples of mania Identify Your Business Needs The last year was one of AI mania—and not all of it was good. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 When the Marvel Cinematic Universe released its first tentpole film The Avengers in 2012, its success (grossing $1.5 million worldwide) set off a phase of superhero mania — where the least connected of films could get people to fill seats at the mere hint of a new casting or surprise cameo. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025 Shohei Ohtani’s presence everywhere For any Chicago sports fans old enough to remember the height of Michael Jordan’s fame and popularity, that’s what Shohei Ohtani mania looks like around Tokyo. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 However, the speed of government, even this highly active Trump administration, does not come close to the 24/7 mania of crypto markets. — Alexander S. Blume, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mania
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mania
  1. dementia
  2. obsession
  3. insanity
  4. hysteria
  5. madness
  6. schizophrenia
Noun
  • Emma, 46, then revealed Bruce's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in February 2023.
    — Jen Juneau, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Dougherty studies the impact of exercise on dementia risk, and told Health that losing weight can be one way to lower the risk of cognitive issues.
    — Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of dementia
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  • In terms of design, the waterfall look of the nightstands fits into today’s obsession with midcentury modern, and the curved effect makes the room feel that much more soft and relaxed.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • There's a flip side to this national obsession, however.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of obsession
Noun
  • Who pays for this insanity of too many coaches and assistants?
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The court ruled that although Elkins did kill her children, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the outlet and NBC10 Philadelphia reported.
    — Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of insanity
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  • The hysteria only grew when Flagg, originally in line to graduate in 2025, reclassified and committed to Duke for the 2024-25 season.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The author of ‘Red Scare’ lets past political hysteria teach us about the present.
    — Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of hysteria
Noun
  • Nights To Remember A lot of the magic of the Copa Libertadores comes in the madness of the group stages.
    — Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The madness continues today with South Carolina playing Duke and UCLA taking on LSU.
    — Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of madness
Noun
  • Multiple studies like this one have identified mitochondrial dysfunction in depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, suggesting that energy failure may be a unifying pathway in many psychiatric conditions.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Antipsychotics Antipsychotics are medications used to treat serious mental health conditions like major depressive disorder and schizophrenia.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of schizophrenia

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