How to Use passion in a Sentence

passion

noun
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  • The crime was committed in a fit of passion.
  • Everyone could see the passion in his approach to the work.
  • She spoke with passion about preserving the building.
  • She developed a passion for opera.
  • Music has always been his passion.
  • Her performance is full of passion and originality.
  • But even among the best of the best, his passion stands out.
    — oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2022
  • What struck me was the passion these guys still have for the team.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Jo is the tomboy with a passion to make life more fair.
    — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 2 Sep. 2019
  • This is why this is such a passion project and so close to me.
    — Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 3 Dec. 2021
  • There were so many girls who had the same passion as her.
    — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 28 Feb. 2020
  • The rules of engagement have changed; the passion has not.
    — Ian McNulty | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 19 Nov. 2020
  • And that passion, that drive starts to build up and one thing brings to the other one.
    — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2022
  • Still, no act of passion is more iconic than a tryst on the sand or in the waves.
    — refinery29.com, 11 June 2018
  • Dancing is a passion for you and a big part of your live shows.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 15 June 2018
  • The two soon bond over a shared passion for the sport and their families.
    — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 6 June 2022
  • Such passion is fine in sports, where the stakes are lower.
    — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2020
  • But first, doughnuts, which are a bit of a passion for her.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2022
  • The game that had been Wood’s passion was now her torture.
    — David Waldstein, New York Times, 26 July 2023
  • Any thoughts on where that passion for risk comes from?
    — Adam Bryant, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Phil Sticha has found love — twice — thanks to his passion for singing.
    — Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2023
  • In my book, there’s nothing wrong with adding more passion to the game.
    — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, 5 June 2018
  • And this has become a passion for me, a kind of calling.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2018
  • Nearly six years later, his passion for the sport is the same.
    — David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Mar. 2022
  • The girls were just so full of energy and passion back then.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Wildlife was my first love and passion, and art came later.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 16 May 2024
  • Now, wine is more than just a passion or a hobby for Bowie.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2024
  • His passion for the game was obvious to all who knew him.
    — Sun-Sentinel.com, 1 July 2018
  • From day one, he was driven by a passion that went beyond getting clicks and likes.
    — Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • However, much like Taurus’ depth and passion, Sandy’s character also reveals a bold, sultry side at the end of the film.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024

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