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 Awards-and-rhinestone-laden superstar with an arsenal of hit records, a string of memorable movie performances, her own theme park, business empire and philanthropic passions. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Leo Tolstoy’s masterful epic—or one of them, at least—is about one woman’s scandals, passions, and ultimate tragedy, all set amid the tumult of late-19th century Russia. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Jack Chef Jack has combined his passions of the beach and cooking by working at a beach club in Cornwall. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 However, this sudden change will give Christophe the opportunity to discover new passions like swimming and music, and to make friends who will forever mark his life. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Basketball and baseball were his sporting passions growing up in New York, before embarking on a 40-year career in the aviation industry. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Luckily, the portal unlocks your apprehensions and brings out the part of you that yearns to express yourself and achieve your passions. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Musicians followed their passions and lifelong relationships were built. Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Supporting your child’s passions shouldn’t come with financial stress. Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
  • There’s a small kitchenette and landing with a dining table, nice for a morning coffee or simply the feeling of having a little more space.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ye, YG, Black Thought, Larry June and others, the album also finds Game seemingly airing out some long-simmering feelings about none other than Kendrick Lamar.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • New coach Matthias Jaissle’s brand of vertical football lifted the mood at Newcastle and caused Liverpool plenty of problems on a day when Yoane Wissa played like a man possessed.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Harry Gregson-Williams contributes another solid musical score that fits the mood perfectly.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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