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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The temperamental Moon and passionate Mars are in a spat, but their abrupt energy can have beneficial effects for your wider circle and your more intimate connections.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Fieri, a passionate car collector, was cooking up something even more indulgent with the help of his friend Rory at VP Speed Shop.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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An opportunity to rebuild your emotional foundation arrives as Saturn teams up with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It’s been nearly three years since James and Patricia MacEgan went out for a stroll on a warm spring afternoon in a field near Mahany Park in Roseville.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jefferson’s fervent hope is the Cyclones can go at least one more step and give him another opportunity to suit up this season.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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For now, Lee’s popularity among both Oakland residents and the council has meant that even the most fervent supporters of sweeps aren’t criticizing her plan — at least not publicly.—
Kate Talerico,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In an unexpected move, OpenAI announced its video generating service Sora will be shutting down soon as the company comes under intense pressure from rival Anthropic.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eucerin’s Advanced Repair Lotion focuses on exactly that, combining intense hydration with ingredients that help reinforce the skin’s natural protective layer.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Army Chaplain Corps guidelines published during the Biden administration in February 2024, which remained on the Army’s website following the March 24 announcement, said the Chaplain Corps at that point represented more than 100 religious groups.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The speaker is considered a religious and social conservative within Iranian politics.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Shohat asked him several times if Rivera was an ardent opponent of communism in Cuba and socialism in Venezuela.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Talarico has been an ardent supporter of expanding legal gambling during his tenure in the Texas legislature.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Plaintiffs’ attorney Mark Lanier leaned on his down-home Texas folksiness throughout the trial, telling the jury what was on his heart and scribbling with grease pencil on his demonstrative aids.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That duo — 23 and 21, respectively — need to be more demonstrative and intentional about getting the Rockets into offensive sets and engineering good possessions, their coach said.—
Varun Shankar,
Houston Chronicle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Passional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passional. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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