as in feeling
general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
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Recent Examples of passions
Writing and tennis became my two passions.
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Thomas Swick
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The effect is that of passions diverted, of dark energies coalescing into something resembling a community.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Programs like these give students the ability to pursue their passions and learn more about careers that interest them, which is 16-year-old Karina Monter's goal.
—Peyton Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The cover stars, whose issue is on stands now, divulged their creative passions (stand-up comedy for the cookbook author and acting for the high school sophomore) and how the mother-daughter-duo are helping each other succeed.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So why not combine those twin Italian passions, superb sport and phenomenal food, in a single experience?
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Both businesses are by Matthew Cummings, a professional sculptor and entrepreneur who has dual passions for creating glass art and brewing.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Uranus has already been electrifying your passions, maybe even throwing curveballs in love or creative projects.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Away from politics, one of Turry’s passions was assisting at Chicago’s Misericordia Home where his daughter was a resident and his wife, Nancy, was an employee.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Thomas Swick
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The effect is that of passions diverted, of dark energies coalescing into something resembling a community.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Programs like these give students the ability to pursue their passions and learn more about careers that interest them, which is 16-year-old Karina Monter's goal.
—Peyton Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The cover stars, whose issue is on stands now, divulged their creative passions (stand-up comedy for the cookbook author and acting for the high school sophomore) and how the mother-daughter-duo are helping each other succeed.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
So why not combine those twin Italian passions, superb sport and phenomenal food, in a single experience?
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Both businesses are by Matthew Cummings, a professional sculptor and entrepreneur who has dual passions for creating glass art and brewing.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Uranus has already been electrifying your passions, maybe even throwing curveballs in love or creative projects.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Away from politics, one of Turry’s passions was assisting at Chicago’s Misericordia Home where his daughter was a resident and his wife, Nancy, was an employee.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These issues ranged from academic difficulties and disruptive behaviors to depressive moods.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The film’s all-Palestinian cast — including Motaz Malhees, Clara Khoury and Amer Hlehel — spoke in Venice of the emotionally wrenching mood throughout production.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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