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 The physical space clearly aligns the designer’s passions for fashion with architecture and design, métiers which affect his process almost subconsciously. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 Musicians followed their passions and lifelong relationships were built. Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 His passions lie in using AI to solve scientific puzzles, like curing diseases and discovering new materials, and in ensuring that AI doesn’t accidentally cause catastrophic harm to humanity. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Colleen encouraged her kids to find creative outlets and pursue their passions, while Dawud stressed the importance of discipline and hard work. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Supporting your child’s passions shouldn’t come with financial stress. Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Humanitarian efforts and life philosophies, as well as Garcia's passions for scuba diving and ocean conservation. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Andrew Friedman’s two recent October passions will be rolled into one this fall. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2026 Bring your judgment, your relationships and your whole story, including your hobbies and passions, into your work, because that combination is the one thing no algorithm can replicate. Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
  • There’s no need to rush past this chapter, these feelings, or this moment.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Originally developed for use in hospitals, the band releases a specific pattern of pulses to your wrist, normalizing the nerve messaging from the brain to the stomach to essentially tell the brain to turn off feelings of nausea and vomiting.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The air is rare up here, and the mood is set by some spectacular sea views.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • When the Valkyries compete along the shore of the San Francisco Bay’s Central Basin, there is a sort of exaggerated delight that sets the mood apart.
    Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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