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
That’s like one of my biggest passions.
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Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Depending on your passions, Cookson can also bring aboard a dive maestro with full kit, specialist naturalist guides, yoga instructors or professional photographers to discreetly capture the voyage in cinematic detail.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Before the month comes to an end, passions run even deeper, becoming almost impossible to ignore.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lunar eclipses tend to pull at our heartstrings and heighten passions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Writing and tennis became my two passions.
—Thomas Swick
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The effect is that of passions diverted, of dark energies coalescing into something resembling a community.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Programs like these give students the ability to pursue their passions and learn more about careers that interest them, which is 16-year-old Karina Monter's goal.
—Peyton Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
So why not combine those twin Italian passions, superb sport and phenomenal food, in a single experience?
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Depending on your passions, Cookson can also bring aboard a dive maestro with full kit, specialist naturalist guides, yoga instructors or professional photographers to discreetly capture the voyage in cinematic detail.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Before the month comes to an end, passions run even deeper, becoming almost impossible to ignore.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lunar eclipses tend to pull at our heartstrings and heighten passions.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 5 Sep. 2025
Writing and tennis became my two passions.
—Thomas Swick
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
The effect is that of passions diverted, of dark energies coalescing into something resembling a community.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Programs like these give students the ability to pursue their passions and learn more about careers that interest them, which is 16-year-old Karina Monter's goal.
—Peyton Robinson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
So why not combine those twin Italian passions, superb sport and phenomenal food, in a single experience?
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Saying goodbye is never easy, and this golden retriever made sure his feelings were heard loud and clear.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perfectly roomy with a bit of effortless slouch for a relaxed feel, the Balance Bucket is available in both black and brown suede, plus black leather, to complement every mood and lifestyle.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wrought-iron bed frames and de-silvered mirrors play into the mood of a seaside inn.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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