as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a rather passional declaration of love from someone she had just started dating
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Recent Examples of passional
At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passional
Adjective
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Tastad explained that their design team has extensive experience with the brand and is passionate about digging into its archives for design inspiration and re-imagining many of the vintage styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Becker has long been passionate about this subject, sensitive to the common critique that California native plants look less than spectacular come summertime.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The 22-year-old Wembanyama was emotional, bursting into tears as the final horn blew and again choking back emotions after being named the Most Valuable Player of the WCF.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Healthline notes that sensory overload can affect concentration, emotional regulation, and comfort in public spaces.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Cepeda was widely expected to advance to the second round as the only leftist candidate, coasting off of the fervent support from incumbent President Gustavo Petro’s base.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The South is blessed with a bounty of delicious mayonnaise brands, each with their own evangelistic bands of fervent followers.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Russia had vowed more intense attacks and warned foreign diplomats to abandon Kyiv.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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That funding faced intense scrutiny from a handful of Republicans, prompting senators to abandon it.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Hampshire’s police and crime commissioner has called for a review of religious exemptions on the carrying of knives in public after the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak last December.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
3 June 2026
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The site offers a rare window into the religious and cultural beliefs of the ancient Lycian people, about whom relatively little is known — a mystery that only deepens its appeal.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Among these delusions is the perennial faith that Iranians are potentially ardent converts to American-style freedom, rather than inheritors of an ancient civilization with a trajectory outlined by its own specific history.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The owners of Santafé and Sunflower hope ardent soccer fans will take notice and turn out to support their area’s grassroots clubs.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Both actors are incandescent and the chemistry between them is off the charts, and Calvani is even more adorable this season as the demonstrative and frank Italian who longs for his homeland.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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That Spurs and West Ham are even in this situation heading into the final game of the season is demonstrative of the gross mismanagement both clubs have suffered from in recent times.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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“Passional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passional. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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