FETISH in a Sentence

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1. Clifford, of course, had still many childish taboos and fetishes.
2. But it is women who are the calm realists once they discard the fetishes of the premarital hunt.

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fetish
 n.  a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers; excessive or irrational devotion to some activity
Classic Sentence:
1  But it is women who are the calm realists once they discard the fetishes of the premarital hunt.
Main Street By Sinclair Lewis
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXI
2  Clifford, of course, had still many childish taboos and fetishes.
Lady Chatterley's Lover By D H Lawrence
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 6
Example Sentence:
1  The 3 day expo will feature dozens of vendor booths displaying the best in fetish clothing, adult toys, erotica, art, jewelry, and even smoking accessories.