1
as in intense
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a passionate defense of the controversial play
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2
as in hot
having a strong sexual desire
a passionate couple plunging into a new relationship
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Recent Examples of passionate
Bar staff are passionate tiki aficionados that are diehards for the genre.
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Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
An emotionally honest perspective of rural life in today’s America, Harvest is a passionate documentary on the Nelson Brothers of Sondheimer, Louisiana, population 200, who are fourth-generation farmers with big dreams facing even bigger obstacles.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Instructor, Peggie Moore, is passionate about working with students of every age, size, shape and ability.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
An emotionally honest perspective of rural life in today’s America, Harvest is a passionate documentary on the Nelson Brothers of Sondheimer, Louisiana, population 200, who are fourth-generation farmers with big dreams facing even bigger obstacles.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Instructor, Peggie Moore, is passionate about working with students of every age, size, shape and ability.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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The area that would bear the president’s name has been subject to some of the most intense fighting of the modern age, with tens of thousands of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed in the Donbas over the past few years.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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What keeps it from feeling too intense or drying for combination skin is the cushion of tea tree leaf water, which helps calm inflammation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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El Niño features unusually hot ocean waters near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, along with significant changes to global weather patterns and the planet’s climate.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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That same trial found five minutes of daily steam inhalation produced real reductions in symptom burden — a hot shower works just as well for most people.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Is there an emotional component for you at this moment?—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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From the opening scene of the family’s move to town, the soft and wistful light shapes the film’s emotional world.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The students, who were mostly Black and brown, many from poor families, all seemed excited to have her there.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Atkins adds a defensive layer alongside Ogwumike for a team that was dead last in the WNBA in defensive points per game last season, and that’s one of those intentional, win-now kind of moves that has everyone in the organization excited.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone is enthusiastic about the new possibilities.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The vibrant purple and vivid oranges, reds, and yellows will bring in enthusiastic bees and butterflies.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself to a perfume that beckons lustful strangers in a way not seen since Monica Bellucci at that Sicilian piazza in Malèna.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two admit to having always loved each other (that's not a spoiler; the book is nearly 200 years old) and begin a steamy, lustful affair.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But with warm weather and wildfire season ahead, community leaders would prefer to see a full reservoir even if the water isn’t suitable for drinking.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 allergy season is objectively worse than last year’s, driven by warmer temperatures and rising CO2 levels pushing plants to produce more pollen than ever before.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Consider the book a must for the most ardent fashion lovers in your life—not to mention the perfect way to wish Grace a happy 85th birthday today.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lively Mars energizes your 9th House of Travel, sextiling ardent Pluto in your 7th House of Connections.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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