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as in hot
having a strong sexual desire
a passionate couple plunging into a new relationship
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as in fervent
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a passionate defense of the controversial play
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a passionate interest
a passionate debate
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The 26-year-old has built a reputation as one of NASCAR’s most aggressive and unapologetically passionate drivers—a perfect fit for a number that’s synonymous with grit and glory.
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Greg Engle, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a team of seasoned and passionate artisans acting as a bridge between imagination and reality, no destination, no matter how off-the-grid or remote, is out of reach.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
The Wicked musical has a large and passionate fan base, which has parlayed into the first film's success.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Once a passionate home cook who loved preparing meals from scratch, Paluzzi no longer had the drive to spend hours in the kitchen.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Greg Engle, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
With a team of seasoned and passionate artisans acting as a bridge between imagination and reality, no destination, no matter how off-the-grid or remote, is out of reach.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
The Wicked musical has a large and passionate fan base, which has parlayed into the first film's success.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Once a passionate home cook who loved preparing meals from scratch, Paluzzi no longer had the drive to spend hours in the kitchen.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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But even after El Niño ended and a more moderate La Niña cycle took over, the oceans stayed hot, with sea surface temperatures from July to December 2024 entering the record books second only to the same period in 2023.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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Offering hot drinks and a lounge with sofas, as well as booths for injections, the Safer Drug Consumption Facility is the first of its kind in Britain and follows similar initiatives in other cities around the world, including New York.Stephen Castle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Post Post Share Save Buy Copies Print Over the past 25 years executives have become fervent advocates of learning, calling it an imperative, career insurance, and the only source of competitive advantage.Gianpiero Petriglieri, Harvard Business Review, 1 Jan. 2025
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The untapped market and fervent fan base in Southern California present an intriguing proposition for the organization.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Avery was excited to hear responses from high-profile brands such as Huda Beauty and artists including Charli XCX who also wanted to participate.Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Simply put, a pop-up like this gets people excited about the upcoming season.Callum Booth, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Joining Thomas’s ensuing battle to save his wife from the lustful Orlok’s trance is Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz (Willem Dafoe).David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The British actor finds the humor and sensitivity in his lustful swain, and his mellifluous voice is perfectly matched to Shakespeare’s prose.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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DeSantis’ best choice would have been to appoint a caretaker in Rubio’s place, someone content to keep the seat warm until the next election.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Also in the Big Apple, Olivia Rodrigo and her beau Louis Partridge try to keep warm in the chilly weather as Ben Stiller promotes Severance season 2.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, a storm killed over 240 people and left millions of residents without power sparking intense backlash for ERCOT.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Flames were pushed by intense wind gusts that officials had warned could fuel any spark into a fast-moving and erratic wildfire.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Of course, her new leaf still looks suspiciously like her old one — the goal of her study is to prove that women are just as horny as men.Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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As the host of Call Her Daddy, the 30-year-old has become the young, horny, normie, glossy-lipped white woman’s Joe Rogan.Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Then the shelter shared the emotional news that the two little dogs went home with the woman.Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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During a lengthy and emotional acceptance speech, Brody reflected on his own career journey and shared the message of his film,The Brutalist.Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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