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
His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Does a body of artists, historians and music industry professionals truly represent the tastes and passions of the fans who actually bought the records, attended the concerts and kept these artists relevant for decades?
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Taking cues from kids as to their interests and passions is a great way to spark a love of learning.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Feb. 2026
Most of the gay men in my life were watching too, but our passions were muted and pedestrian by comparison.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The company actively identifies individual strengths, such as client care, leadership, education, or operations, and helps its staff develop their passions.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Sheffield is a city where footballing passions run high, as Chris Wilder, a lifelong United fan and now in his third spell as manager, made clear after condemning Wednesday to the drop.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Among Goethe’s many passions were scientific study.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The pink house on Main Street As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, Kincaid is no stranger to creative hobbies and passions.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Does a body of artists, historians and music industry professionals truly represent the tastes and passions of the fans who actually bought the records, attended the concerts and kept these artists relevant for decades?
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Taking cues from kids as to their interests and passions is a great way to spark a love of learning.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Feb. 2026
Most of the gay men in my life were watching too, but our passions were muted and pedestrian by comparison.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The company actively identifies individual strengths, such as client care, leadership, education, or operations, and helps its staff develop their passions.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Sheffield is a city where footballing passions run high, as Chris Wilder, a lifelong United fan and now in his third spell as manager, made clear after condemning Wednesday to the drop.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Among Goethe’s many passions were scientific study.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The pink house on Main Street As a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, Kincaid is no stranger to creative hobbies and passions.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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Not as curtainy as Farrah Fawcett, but groovy and retro-feeling nonetheless.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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This gives everyone the feeling of being needed.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Light transforms art, deepening texture, shifting color, and altering mood throughout the day.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Davis is a curious sort of colorist, using a limited palette that works overtime in the production of moods.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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