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general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
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Recent Examples of passions
Frida, from Amazon MGM Studios, explores the great passions Frida experienced in her life, and the equally great pain – some physical, some emotional.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Polo is one of Prince Harry's greatest passions.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Solving climate change might seem like an insurmountable challenge, but the book reminds readers that each of us can bring meaningful change by finding where our individual talents and passions intersect, and contributing in our own unique ways.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
As referenced by her mom, one of Sierra’s passions is riding horses.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Women are pursuing their passions, breaking through professional and personal barriers and cultivating lives that are dynamic and self-defined.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Another is by pursuing personal passions.
—Evan Edwards, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Supporting your children's hobbies encourages them to pursue their interests and passions.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Since then, cooking for my wife every night has become one of my passions.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Polo is one of Prince Harry's greatest passions.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Solving climate change might seem like an insurmountable challenge, but the book reminds readers that each of us can bring meaningful change by finding where our individual talents and passions intersect, and contributing in our own unique ways.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
As referenced by her mom, one of Sierra’s passions is riding horses.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Women are pursuing their passions, breaking through professional and personal barriers and cultivating lives that are dynamic and self-defined.
—WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Another is by pursuing personal passions.
—Evan Edwards, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Supporting your children's hobbies encourages them to pursue their interests and passions.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Since then, cooking for my wife every night has become one of my passions.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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