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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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a passionate interest
a passionate debate
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Recent Examples of passionate
During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar have a thorough, at times passionate, discussion about the most promising Florida squad in some time.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
In the next hangar — where passionate volunteers, who on some midweek days easily outnumber visitors, can be found deep in restoration projects — there’s a DH100 Vampire, a single-seat fighter that was de Havilland’s first jet plane.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Additionally, this year's venue, Bethpage Black, makes Young more passionate than ever.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Seeing how passionate fans get regarding this story and these characters, what’s your reaction to that?
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
In the next hangar — where passionate volunteers, who on some midweek days easily outnumber visitors, can be found deep in restoration projects — there’s a DH100 Vampire, a single-seat fighter that was de Havilland’s first jet plane.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Additionally, this year's venue, Bethpage Black, makes Young more passionate than ever.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Seeing how passionate fans get regarding this story and these characters, what’s your reaction to that?
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for passionate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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The community’s response is intense: panicked and bereaved mothers and fathers turn on Justine, indirectly a victim herself; misguided outrage blinds them to the real menace operating unimpeded in their midst.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
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The race to claim the top seller on iTunes or dominate streaming platforms is intense, with pop, rock, and rap acts all aiming for No. 1 on those platforms.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Menu highlights include Bavarian pretzels, hot wings, pizza, burgers and lavish charcuterie boards.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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During a hot Thursday in Houston, Legette got the big-play party started against the Texans.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Through back-and-forth-through-time storytelling, the film centers on Ryota’s emotional journey of honoring his late brother Sota’s legacy and overcoming his own pain to help elevate the team.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This unexpected cohabitation brings emotional turmoil but also a new view on love and life for the retiree who had become stuck in his ways.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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During the quarter-mile hike, one of the young participants was excited to find a salamander underneath a log.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Audiences were almost as enthusiastic awarding it 91% which explains why its views surged.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Once on the fringes of finance, cryptocurrency is now being embraced by a growing base of enthusiastic investors — and that’s driven in large part by the White House’s support.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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For parents worried about the elementary-school set being corrupted by the lustful goings-on at Love Island, the good news is that nearly all of the show’s kids’ viewership (424 million out of 474 million minutes streamed) was among the 12-and-up crowd.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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Who wouldn't want to experience love for the first time against the lustful backdrop of fictional Cousins Beach, an idyllic East Coast town, Walker said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Use gentle, fragrance-free soap and warm water to clean the tattoo twice per day.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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With this warmer water, however, keep an eye on clarity.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Toyota’s public image took a beating, alienating some of its most ardent supporters.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now, Trump’s most ardent supporters—from Wall Street to the studios of Fox News—fill the seats next to him.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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