1
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
Caitlin MacGregor, co-founder and CEO of Plum, is passionate about helping people reach their true potential.
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Caitlin MacGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition to receiving the award, Congresswoman Crockett will engage in a conversation about her passionate advocacy and dedication to progressive causes with Whoopi Goldberg, who is globally known for her humanitarian work.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite the mishap, Plowman remains a passionate advocate for second-hand shopping.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Caitlin MacGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition to receiving the award, Congresswoman Crockett will engage in a conversation about her passionate advocacy and dedication to progressive causes with Whoopi Goldberg, who is globally known for her humanitarian work.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite the mishap, Plowman remains a passionate advocate for second-hand shopping.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Not for nothing, either, but Simone’s interaction with the mystery man who may become a series regular (Grown-ish alum Trevor Jackson) was off-the-charts hot.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 May 2025
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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But, whatever the White House and its most fervent allies insisted at the time, the Signal chat was a major embarrassment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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While fans are excited for their own team's schedule, every NFL game, especially prime-time ones, is a must-see.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The nerves turned into excited butterflies as my wave kicked off.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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One of my obsessions is the hip-hop love song, and how the exaggerated, theatrical, and lustful nature of the genre makes for some of the realest and funniest depictions of catching feelings.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2025
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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In the game, the station is in the bright sunlight, and the subway tunnel experience takes a lot longer, and isn’t quite as intense.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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And, George, Elon Musk told reporters this week it's been a very intense 100 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Directed by Martha Coolidge, Real Genius is horny, silly, and devoutly countercultural, all anchored by a handsome star with a twinkle in his eye.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Experimental, political, and unabashedly erotic games that are both ideological and unabashedly horny are everywhere.—
Linda Codega,
Them,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a speech that lasted nearly five minutes, an emotional Gaga moved the crowd.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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John Boyega's ex-Stormtrooper Finn and Han are brothers from another mother, Oscar Isaac's pilot Poe is as cool and refreshing as a tall glass of blue milk, and Adam Driver's Kylo does his best Vader impression as a maniacal villain with some serious emotional issues.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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