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 Above them hang paintings, art being another of Perea’s passions, most of them made by his friends. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Much like the desires of the IOC, the question can be posed as to whether focusing on our common passions in sport can help create a way out of divisiveness and show off the benefits of economic interdependence. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Winston, who’s been in those backrooms with those people before, lays his hope with those who can channel their passions into specific action plans for change. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 While the world knows Mullally as Karen Walker in Will & Grace, her first passions were on the stage. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 When life seemed simpler decades ago in my youth, one of my greatest passions was playing and thinking about Little League baseball. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 Her greatest passions include discussing haircuts, self-care, mental health, and cosmetics that have become cultural phenomena. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 Silvestre Nosara was born out of a desire to bridge that gap, and do so while combining all their interests and passions, from surf, sustainability, and social responsibility, to architecture, design, and community. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Rather than stick to real estate, the pair let their passions and hobbies lead them in new directions. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
  • Give the feeling room to exist without forcing it into a permanent category.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But the lingering resentments are probably rooted in your feelings about his grandfather – your brother – and the boy’s parents.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That tracks with the broader hair mood of 2026, which has shifted toward polish with a more personalized finish.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • One more try and the orchestra slides up the expressive contrast a few notches to intensify the feeling of lurching from mood to mood.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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