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as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
married at the age of 18, they share a passion that has lasted for over half a century
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as in desire
a strong wish for something
a passion to become a doctor
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as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
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as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
your passion for your cause is admirable, but you still can't insult people who disagree with you
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as in feeling
passions plural
general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
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as in lust
intense sexual desire
their relationship began with passion but a deep love quickly grew between them
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as in lustfulness
sexual appetite
the kind of pent-up passion that comes from having spent the winter in remote isolation
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Recent Examples of passion
For now, on his actual birthday, Nadel is happy with his fries, lounging in a booth and telling stories, mostly about music, which is Nadel’s primary passion — even more than sports at this stage, though sometimes the two intertwine.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
That is until The Final Reckoning, in which Ethan’s passion for Grace is unambiguously revealed to be more than friendship.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Last May, Worl shared her hopes of turning her passion into a career with her friend Melody Thebeau, one of the owners of SacYard Community Tap House, who pointed her in the direction of Lucas Thompson.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Back then, classic Defenders weren’t very common in the U.S., but Marcello had fallen in love with the car as a teenager, and buying one was the continuation of what has become a lifelong passion.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
That is until The Final Reckoning, in which Ethan’s passion for Grace is unambiguously revealed to be more than friendship.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Last May, Worl shared her hopes of turning her passion into a career with her friend Melody Thebeau, one of the owners of SacYard Community Tap House, who pointed her in the direction of Lucas Thompson.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Back then, classic Defenders weren’t very common in the U.S., but Marcello had fallen in love with the car as a teenager, and buying one was the continuation of what has become a lifelong passion.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
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Comments beneath the post were sincere and heartfelt, with over 18,000 people sharing their love for the lab and thanking her family for brightening their days.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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People on campus, in Connecticut and beyond, started falling in love with him.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Don’t hesitate to make the most of this energy by planning a fun night out with friends or a romantic evening with your crush.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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This 2011 ensemble teen movie revolves around the prom, as Nova (Aimee Teegarden) and her friends make decorations as part of the planning committee, debate what to wear, and obsess over whether their crushes will ask them to the dance.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Though the setup feels familiar, the film smartly never places faith, desire, and family in simplistic opposition.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The signatories essentially argue that the role of court itself, as well as that of the European Convention on Human Rights, needs to be re-considered in light of states’ desire to intensify such migration control measures.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The feeling of using the pointed end of the tool to scratch my itchy scalp is unmatched.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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When shame or fear surfaces, instead of pushing the feeling away, taking a practical approach, writing down the specific thought that is being experienced, and challenging it with evidence is key.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The true villain is Herod, who, in his hypocritical mixture of slobbering lust and grandstanding moralism, is a model man of power.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Watch the trailer: Linklater shoots all over Paris on the same locations Godard used, setting up familiar scenes from the movie but showing the freedom and lust for cinema that defined the New Wave and Godard’s assured but revolutionary style.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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The dynamic may be marked by frequent ruptures, including arguments, silent treatment or emotional withdrawal, followed by sudden closeness, reconciliation or affection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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However, oxytocin levels don't rise from initiating interaction but only when their affection is reciprocated by their peers, which means dogs thrive on mutual companionship.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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