1
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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2
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 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
Growing up in Sugar Grove, Matty developed her passion and instinct for the game at an early age.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Born in Bogotá and raised for much of his childhood in Bel Air in Harford County, Sebastian developed a passion for sports at a young age and hopes to dedicate his career to the industry.
—Molly Fellin Spence, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
The campaign was the work of Claude Hopkins, an advertising executive with a passion for rigorous testing and measurable results.
—Julia Dhar, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The devoted smoker has super-human patience and time management skills, a healthy competitive spirit for large gatherings, and a true passion for authentic barbecue.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
Born in Bogotá and raised for much of his childhood in Bel Air in Harford County, Sebastian developed a passion for sports at a young age and hopes to dedicate his career to the industry.
—Molly Fellin Spence, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2026
The campaign was the work of Claude Hopkins, an advertising executive with a passion for rigorous testing and measurable results.
—Julia Dhar, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The devoted smoker has super-human patience and time management skills, a healthy competitive spirit for large gatherings, and a true passion for authentic barbecue.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
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Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The only thing Marie wants is her mother’s love, but is that even possible?—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Narayan’s bittersweet love story about a hapless painter’s crush on an emotionally distant social worker has lost none of its humor, relevance, or unconventionality.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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No more crushes, no more secret pacts.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Being bitten by Pirate Clark may have been a manifestation of Clark's deepest emotional wounds and desires — or maybe the monster just needed a meal.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Each state may implement Clean Slate laws differently, depending on the balance between public safety and the desire for second chances.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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There is also an important distinction between jealousy and envy, two emotions often used interchangeably but fundamentally different.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Over time, Strider has trained himself to separate the event from the emotion attached to it.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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People there described feelings of anguish and uncertainty in recent interviews.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Do not allow someone else to manipulate your feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Lies, lust and Italian lira are abound in this Disney+ exclusive Simpsons noir.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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And like Warren Jeffs, who led a polygamous group in Arizona, his perverted lust for child brides would contribute to his downfall.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Made from moisture-wicking fabric, this workout tank naturally repels sweat to keep you cool during high-intensity workouts and outdoor activities.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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But the sheer scale of the investigation, the months of manpower, the extensive surveillance, the digital forensics, the interagency coordination, the prosecutorial intensity, reveals something else as well, that our justice system does not operate on a single track.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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