1
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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2
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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4
as in desire
a strong wish for something
a passion to become a doctor
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5
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
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6
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
Even though college golf is a niche among the niche, and the teams feature approximately seven to 10 players, to those who play, and support it, the game is a passion and a priority.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Dear Abby: In the four years my husband and I have been married, his distaste for the LGBTQ community has grown into a passion.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
From her early days in clinical research, she has been driven by a passion for making a positive impact.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Listening, being present and valuing the team's ideas are fundamental pillars in building an environment where innovation arises from daily commitment and a passion for service.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Dear Abby: In the four years my husband and I have been married, his distaste for the LGBTQ community has grown into a passion.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
From her early days in clinical research, she has been driven by a passion for making a positive impact.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Listening, being present and valuing the team's ideas are fundamental pillars in building an environment where innovation arises from daily commitment and a passion for service.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
Noun
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Late last week, some influential Democrats were saying that Lamont’s enthusiasm for his chief regulator may have cooled after PURA conceded destruction of the text messages.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
Noun
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That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The two may share a love of poetry, but when feelings seemingly grow, obstacles begin to put a stop to their relationship.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Noun
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In one scene, a boy in the story confesses to having a crush on another boy.—
Ira Wells
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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From happily revealing their biggest fears (spoiler: snakes and late-night WebMD spirals) to naming their celebrity crushes with a flirty tone, Thames and Parker overreact to generic press tour questions.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
16 June 2025
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Thanks to the valve-free design, kids can guzzle as much as their thirsty heart desires.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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This represents the triumph of emotion over legal reasoning.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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The teams don’t play each other again until August, so there’s plenty of time for emotions to cool.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Jackie develops feelings for two of the Walter brothers: reliable Alex (Ashby Gentry) and troubled Cole (Noah LaLonde).—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 June 2025
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And while half of all students reported positive feelings of belonging at Columbia, only 34% of Jewish and 41% of Muslim students reported feeling that way.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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The script is sassy and fun and the cast — Nadler, Helene Udy, Sandra Cruze, Ethan Corn, Jessica Kinsella, Ty Chen and Maya Worthy — make for most pleasant company as Josh grapples with grief, lust and the realization that perfection is indeed an illusion.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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This powerful introduction sets the tone for an astonishing and brave exhibition which delves deep into the psyche of the artist and addresses universal themes of love, lust, loss, illness and fear.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Known for his breakout role in Snowfall, Idris brings intensity, precision, and charisma to a performance that demanded serious physical training, emotional depth, and even some real-life time on the track.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Rainfall of this intensity would only be expected around once in 100 years, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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