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as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
married at the age of 18, they share a passion that has lasted for over half a century
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as in desire
a strong wish for something
a passion to become a doctor
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as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
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as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
your passion for your cause is admirable, but you still can't insult people who disagree with you
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as in feeling
passions plural
general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
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as in lust
intense sexual desire
their relationship began with passion but a deep love quickly grew between them
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as in lustfulness
sexual appetite
the kind of pent-up passion that comes from having spent the winter in remote isolation
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Recent Examples of passion
This will not end my passion or my love for wrestling and this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
And red is synonymous with the day of love, romance and passion.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.
—Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
And red is synonymous with the day of love, romance and passion.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.
—Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for passion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
Noun
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TikTok users were quick to flood the comments with love and admiration for Park and her weens.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The love letter was secreted in cardboard stuffing inside the new pair of argyle socks, which a Manhattan Supreme Court officer passed on to Mangione from his defense team ahead of his Feb. 21 court appearance.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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America’s undocumented workers face this crush of obligation versus legality daily.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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The life of assistant bank manager Nate takes an apparent turn for the better when his work crush, Sherry (Amber Midthunder), spills scalding coffee on him and wants to make it up to him with a lunch out.—
Mark Meszoros,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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The desire just to make the playoffs actually delayed a long overdue rebuild.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sweeney has often expressed a desire to keep her personal and romantic life out of the public eye as her star status has grown in recent years.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.—
Tanya Arturi,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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Such is the case for the high school seniors in Booksmart, who have convened for a party in which a karaoke room provides an outlet for channeling their feelings.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hurd describes the feeling of capturing a strong photo… only to notice that the gymnast’s foot is slightly flexed.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her own relationship to religion forced her to contend with an inclination toward stifling (or at least judging) normal feelings of yearning and lust.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Then again, lust in music, art and literature is one of Vienna’s great gifts to the world.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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According to his pet profile, Milo is a people-loving dog and adores receiving tons of affection.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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But her New Balance sneaker line is a source of special affection.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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