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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
The Savage brothers ultimately pursued other passions beyond acting, with Fred working extensively as a TV director and Ben getting into Los Angeles politics.
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 15 May 2025
From her early days in clinical research, she has been driven by a passion for making a positive impact.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Woo’s passion about the environment is shared by other influencers on this year’s list.
—Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With the slow return of his senses, the culinary connoisseur was able to continue sharing one of his life’s passions with the world.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 15 May 2025
From her early days in clinical research, she has been driven by a passion for making a positive impact.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Woo’s passion about the environment is shared by other influencers on this year’s list.
—Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With the slow return of his senses, the culinary connoisseur was able to continue sharing one of his life’s passions with the world.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for passion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
Noun
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Here, what animates the score is not lust that blots out reason or the redemptive power of love.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Sunrise Film has acquired dark comedy love story Sunlight for the U.S. and is preparing a theatrical reelase.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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One which has surrendered the desire for tidy endings, resuming my commitment to speak, and resist.—
Sarah Aziza,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Such rejections can tamp down a child’s natural curiosity and desire for agency, which might cause some developmental issues, such as loss of confidence in one’s natural desire to explore the social environment, Well told me.—
Faran Krentcil,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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Scent is one of the most powerful ways to immortalize a moment in time, many thanks to the olfactory system’s direct line to the amygdala and hippocampus (the parts of the brain responsible for emotion and memory).—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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These differences included areas responsible for executive functions like logical reasoning, as well as managing emotions.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 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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Tina lost the feeling in her fingers and was rushed to the hospital by EMTs.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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But when Thomas Gallier hires her to headline his new entertainment empire, the two can’t ignore the feelings that spark (in spite of interference from newspaper mogul, Nehemiah Alban).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.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 27 May. 2025.
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