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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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Recent Examples of passionate
Ruffini — a passionate skier himself — has been spotlighting Moncler Grenoble, and the show in Saint Moritz, in the Clavadatsch lodge and its forest with a view of the tony Swiss resort town, attracted the likes of Anne Hathaway, Willow Smith and Kate Moss, among others.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Taft even selected Assistant Secretary of State Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson to be the department’s second in command because of his passionate vision for reorganization.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
But even the most prepared and passionate entrepreneur is not fully insulated from outside forces – like municipal laws, the presence of a qualified workforce, and the quality of the local economy.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Though the gleaming collection of Ferraris pictured in the auto gallery does not come with the home, a passionate future owner may be able to negotiate with Stark to purchase the vintage Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that’s parked in the living room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Taft even selected Assistant Secretary of State Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson to be the department’s second in command because of his passionate vision for reorganization.
—Laura Ellyn Smith / Made By History, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
But even the most prepared and passionate entrepreneur is not fully insulated from outside forces – like municipal laws, the presence of a qualified workforce, and the quality of the local economy.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Though the gleaming collection of Ferraris pictured in the auto gallery does not come with the home, a passionate future owner may be able to negotiate with Stark to purchase the vintage Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that’s parked in the living room.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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During this hot summer in rural Ireland, in a reprieve from her dysfunctional family home, the girl learns care and warmth like she’s never experienced before.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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His market is quite hot and Houston could land some big names in a deal for him this winter.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the cusp of his second presidency, all of us—from his most fanatical supporters to his most fervent critics—are living in the Age of Trump.Sam Jacobs, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sentiment was echoed on social media by Vice President-elect JD Vance, a fervent critic of American foreign policy overreach.Michael Crowley, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.CBS News, CBS News, 15 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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Otto Hightower – 3 points The grandson Otto installed as king is overruling him in front of the people and getting bamboozled into ousting him as Hand by a man who trades secrets in exchange for lustful glances at Otto’s daughter’s toes.Brian Grubb, Vulture, 16 June 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Remove the chicken and veggies from the pot and cover them with foil to keep warm.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ben’s horny, long-distance girlfriend Claire (Ava DeMary), who’s still in high school back home, monopolizes his time and takes him for granted.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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After a few training montages and a brief interview with facility manager Didi (Stephanie Beatriz), Charles moves into Pacific View to begin the process of meeting the staff and fellow residents, who are variously enthusiastic and sad, bored and over-programmed, lonely and horny.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nostalgia was found to improve emotional wellbeing by increasing their sense of gratitude.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Research suggests that mindfulness therapy can reduce emotional reactions and negative thinking.Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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