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as in hot
having a strong sexual desire
a passionate couple plunging into a new relationship
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as in fervent
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a passionate defense of the controversial play
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a passionate interest
a passionate debate
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Recent Examples of passionate
Caitlin MacGregor, co-founder and CEO of Plum, is passionate about helping people reach their true potential.
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Caitlin MacGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition to receiving the award, Congresswoman Crockett will engage in a conversation about her passionate advocacy and dedication to progressive causes with Whoopi Goldberg, who is globally known for her humanitarian work.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite the mishap, Plowman remains a passionate advocate for second-hand shopping.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Caitlin MacGregor, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In addition to receiving the award, Congresswoman Crockett will engage in a conversation about her passionate advocacy and dedication to progressive causes with Whoopi Goldberg, who is globally known for her humanitarian work.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite the mishap, Plowman remains a passionate advocate for second-hand shopping.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.
—Edward Deangelis, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Good form was redefined away from external results—i.e., a hot bod—and toward wellness.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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But, whatever the White House and its most fervent allies insisted at the time, the Signal chat was a major embarrassment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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Key Background Leo was born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost, and his election as pontiff drew excited responses from Vance and President Donald Trump, who both wished him success in his role leading the Catholic Church.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The nerves turned into excited butterflies as my wave kicked off.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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The lustful reggaeton-bachata song about a twisted love affair would shock fans upon its release in the spring of 2005.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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One of my obsessions is the hip-hop love song, and how the exaggerated, theatrical, and lustful nature of the genre makes for some of the realest and funniest depictions of catching feelings.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2025
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The finish is long and flavorful, evoking tropical themes of coconut water and warm beaches.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But his presence now would have been a warm security blanket.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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In the game, the station is in the bright sunlight, and the subway tunnel experience takes a lot longer, and isn’t quite as intense.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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And, George, Elon Musk told reporters this week it's been a very intense 100 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Diaz is accompanied by an immortal knight, a resourceful swashbuckler, an elderly vampire, a horny werewolf and an elf who can turn invisible (using a power that reminded me of Doli from The Prydain Chronicles).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Carmen’s horny, boundary-bulldozing roommate Hailee (the mononymous actor Holmes), who’s more of an accent than a model for others to follow.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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That tension, both emotional and class-based, gave the film a new dynamic.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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In an emotional TikTok video, a woman graduating revealed her parents' solution as her brother also graduated 1,000 miles away: her dad came to her ceremony, while her mother went to her brother's.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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