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general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
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Recent Examples of passions
Helping locals find their passions Though its patrons come from beyond Hollywood — Miami Shores, North Miami, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, even Boca Raton — Champagne Shack is all about the locals.
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Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
This initiative positions Rosewood as a hub for lifestyle, sports, culture, and community, allowing guests to actively or passively engage with their passions and bring home unique memories.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Teixeira’s surge into international reflects a sea-change on independent cinema finance and his own personal passions, Teixeira confessed at ECAM Forum.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 June 2026
Pidgeon herself had also made that move to New York, working odd jobs in pursuit of her passions.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
That’s why Michele Cicatello, the owner of the vintage home decor shop The Curio Collectress, suggests thrifting for items that reflect your personality, passions, and interests.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Opening a business takes a lot of work, money, and luck, but starting slow and steady with a small-batch model can be the perfect chance for bakers to nurture their passions and goals.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Yet, her art endures and embodies the contradictions and passions that defined her.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
This initiative positions Rosewood as a hub for lifestyle, sports, culture, and community, allowing guests to actively or passively engage with their passions and bring home unique memories.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Teixeira’s surge into international reflects a sea-change on independent cinema finance and his own personal passions, Teixeira confessed at ECAM Forum.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 June 2026
Pidgeon herself had also made that move to New York, working odd jobs in pursuit of her passions.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 June 2026
That’s why Michele Cicatello, the owner of the vintage home decor shop The Curio Collectress, suggests thrifting for items that reflect your personality, passions, and interests.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Opening a business takes a lot of work, money, and luck, but starting slow and steady with a small-batch model can be the perfect chance for bakers to nurture their passions and goals.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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Originally from Mexico and spending most of his life in Kansas City, being able to experience a World Cup is already a special feeling for him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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His feelings about that situation still remain unknown.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Fans of both teams showed up in a good mood and the weather, which looked threatening before kickoff, held up.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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The mood among players in the mixed zone was telling.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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