passions

plural of passion
as in feeling
general emotional condition people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason

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Recent Examples of passions What are the micro stories within your target consumer's passions? Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Both women cultivated their own businesses from their passions. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 That’s what happens when a party and its voters stop seriously competing and instead indulge their passions and fever dreams. Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 Season 3, as the show's latest trailer suggests, finds the central trio each pursuing their own passions while remaining caught in one another's orbit. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 As a travel writer, one of my biggest passions in life is luggage. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 As Bruno departs for Venice, desire persists across oceans, entangling a Spinozist professor and rival passions. Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026 Perkins, 39, has exemplified how a creator can expand their reach while staying true to their heritage and passions. Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026 Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved! Usa Today, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
  • The same feeling took hold in the build-up to the 2022 World Cup final.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The two enjoyed a reliable income and the feeling of freedom on the water.
    Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Pair them with everything from a simple tank to a sporty jersey, or take a cue from this guest, who leans into a playful mood with a matching polka-dot set and flip-flops.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Some of the most common include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, vaginal dryness, brain fog and joint pain as hormone levels begin to fluctuate, according to Mayo Clinic.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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