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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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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
Theo Wolf is a writer and educator, with a focus on passion and purpose development in young adults.
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Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The thrill of the race is the overall passion of the Kentucky Derby, of course.
—Javier Zarracina, USA Today, 1 May 2026
At the same time, you’re being encouraged to take your passions more seriously.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Owner Preston Abernathy, who opened The Music Yard next door eight years ago, told CharlotteFive the concept is rooted in his longtime passion for music and hospitality.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The thrill of the race is the overall passion of the Kentucky Derby, of course.
—Javier Zarracina, USA Today, 1 May 2026
At the same time, you’re being encouraged to take your passions more seriously.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Owner Preston Abernathy, who opened The Music Yard next door eight years ago, told CharlotteFive the concept is rooted in his longtime passion for music and hospitality.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for passion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
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On the heels of this enthusiasm, Manus, on March 5, 2025, released an AI tool that took the tech to the next level, from generating ideas to autonomously completing tasks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oliver, a New York Times bestselling author who previously worked with Henry Winkler on the Hank Zipzer series, was moved by Hawn's enthusiasm.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Williams' love of fashion is evident, with the actor hosting his own New York Fashion Week party ahead of his 25th birthday.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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Civilian crushes were a different story.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In 2024 the city implemented a fee for daytrippers of 5 to 10 Euros at peak times – one way to combat the crush of tourists.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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In mid-April, Meghan Trainor also called off her entire arena tour, citing a desire to spend time with her young children.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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But playing the first assistant is separating business and emotion.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Hathaway’s portrayal of the typically opulent song is grounded in reality first, without sacrificing any of its big emotions.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Changing this simple action may go a long way in preventing that burning feeling in the chest.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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The story then sees Evelina torn between her romantic feelings for Alaric, her duties to help the sick and her roots in witchcraft.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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Airlines are doubling down on premium cabins as more travelers than ever are willing to spend extra to fly in comfort, and the lust for luxury doesn’t stop at the boarding door.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The intensity of its light continues to grow as Rich and Abby Zawadzki lead the way in the circle.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The article explored the poignant sibling renaissance between Vuong and his younger brother Nicky after the death of their mother; the decade-wide gulf between their life experiences became less notable as the process of bereavement threw them together with great intensity.—
Sarah Moroz,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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