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
Founded in 2006, Dread Central has spent nearly two decades covering horror film, television, and culture, building relationships with filmmakers and fans and becoming a passionate and credible voice in horror.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s added a sometimes unbearable pressure to dozens of players and often sucked the life out of one of the NHL’s most passionate markets.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Wendy, her father is incredibly passionate about his work, and hasn’t missed a day of work in those 25 years.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s added a sometimes unbearable pressure to dozens of players and often sucked the life out of one of the NHL’s most passionate markets.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
According to Wendy, her father is incredibly passionate about his work, and hasn’t missed a day of work in those 25 years.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 6 Jan. 2026
Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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Show producers in the documentary remember that things got so intense behind the scenes that the shows would even steal guests from each other, going to the hotels where guests stayed during filming to poach them.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the process of going through permits and working with the restoration company was intense.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Set up your own cafe with deals on this convenient one-cup coffee maker and best-selling milk frother, plus keep your coffee hot all day with this mug warmer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall play government agents investigating some mysterious deaths of some very hot people, with Isabella Rossellini and Anthony Ramos also starring.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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That increase has come with a financial strain and emotional stress for families across the country and in North Carolina.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her relationship with Kerr hits several bumps, giving Blunt the chance to showcase her emotional range in tense scenes.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Scherzinger glowed with an excited expression, her arms raised again in the air.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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View gallery - 9 images Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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McNally’s enthusiastic endorsement of Altadena and its agrarian and esthetic charms led wealthy families from the Midwest and East to [build] their winter homes in Altadena.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Long before the yelling and the lustful soil came the rabbit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Dec. 2025
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King Princess talks the lustful, haunted anthems of 'Girl Violence' King Princess has had a remarkable 2025 thus far.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Sep. 2025
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Set up your own cafe with deals on this convenient one-cup coffee maker and best-selling milk frother, plus keep your coffee hot all day with this mug warmer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Further, thanks to the faux fur lining and waterproof leather exterior, your feet remain toasty warm and completely dry, no matter the conditions.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, both ardent Trump allies, have been vocal in criticizing Powell over the project.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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The ardent fan can’t expect this running game to produce 164 yards in its current state; the reasonable fan of any NFL team can’t expect to go 10-for-18 on third- and fourth-downs, either.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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