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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
So, what if J-Hope didn’t have hope, dreams, passion, vision?
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
But emotions are the key to passion, creativity, and connection.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
The Prince had its head set with an emerald—his future wife’s birthstone—while its eyes were marked with rubies, then associated with passion.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
One of his passions was buying and reselling trucks and tractors.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Abby Webster, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
But emotions are the key to passion, creativity, and connection.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
The Prince had its head set with an emerald—his future wife’s birthstone—while its eyes were marked with rubies, then associated with passion.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
One of his passions was buying and reselling trucks and tractors.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
Noun
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With respect to Korpisalo, the Sens’ love for their new goaltender has eclipsed their old flame.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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If love, romance, or self-expression have felt confusing, this is the time to reassess what truly fulfills you.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Mister Romantic may be an equal-opportunity flirt, but there’s no carnal undercurrent to his desires.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fact that the session is filmed for consumption by the very public Alec claims to want to avoid does seem at cross-purposes with his expressed desire.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 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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The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Whatever the interest, Poway Stamp Club members are available to help others develop an enthusiasm for the hobby.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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There will be campaigns featuring top athletes, and of course, exclusive J.Crew products designed with an après-ski feeling.—
David Moin,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those feelings are unlikely to be positive, given the general dissatisfaction about recent transfer windows, the messaging from Fosun and the big price rises for season ticket holders a year ago (the club have pledged a freeze this time around).—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
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
Noun
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Acts of kindness, praise or physical affection are strategically given or withheld to reinforce control.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In the short video, posted on March 10, a man sits on the sofa wearing his hood up, while Wilson shows him affection—by lying on top of him and trying to get as close as possible, at one point even shoving his face into the man's hood.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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