1
as in hot
having a strong sexual desire
a passionate couple plunging into a new relationship
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2
as in fervent
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a passionate defense of the controversial play
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as in intensity
depth of feeling
delivers his sermons with a degree of passionateness that is positively electrifying
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a passionate interest
a passionate debate
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Recent Examples of passionate
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Ellen, aged eighty-two, is originally from Philadelphia, and is the daughter of a passionate Zionist.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Though James was determined to silence Ruby, their passionate exchanges of words eventually ignited a certain spark.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 June 2025
Monterrey and Tigres are among the richest clubs in Mexico with their derby, which crowns the King of the North, one of the most passionate
Why should a neutral root for them?
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Adjective
Sly and the Family Stone released 10 studio albums between 1967 and 1982, with many songs injected with passionate social consciousness and others existing as blissful foot-stompers.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Ellen, aged eighty-two, is originally from Philadelphia, and is the daughter of a passionate Zionist.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Though James was determined to silence Ruby, their passionate exchanges of words eventually ignited a certain spark.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 June 2025
Monterrey and Tigres are among the richest clubs in Mexico with their derby, which crowns the King of the North, one of the most passionate
Why should a neutral root for them?
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
Adjective
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Conners shot 72-74 in the first two rounds and got off to a hot start on Saturday.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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During the first and third rounds, Spaun picked up ground against the field with a hot putter, gaining four shots on the greens on Thursday and 2.84 on Saturday.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The South is blessed with a bounty of delicious mayonnaise brands, each with their own evangelistic bands of fervent followers.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Now even some of the most fervent Taylor’s Version listeners are letting go of the lie.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The intensity extended to the coaching staff: Canales showed up to last Wednesday’s media session with a raspy voice.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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As the back-and-forth between Israel and Iran picks up in its intensity, with no end in sight, is there any way to de-escalate tensions in the Mideast before the situation worsens?—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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His uncle is clearly excited and expecting big things from him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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From there, fans were excited about the existence of an unreleased song between the two Colombian stars, who confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Rather than being lustful or playful, there’s a nervousness and a discomfort about her.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2024
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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
Adjective
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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This represents the triumph of emotion over legal reasoning.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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The teams don’t play each other again until August, so there’s plenty of time for emotions to cool.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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