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
Libra's 2026 love horoscope Indulge your passions.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Successful founders prioritize what feels easy, light, and aligned with their personality and passions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The messages, posts, and overwhelming positivity shared about him truly reflect his character, work ethic, and passions.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Combining these passions with her engineering degree from Florida, Jackson hopes to enter the biomechanics field.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
His passions also include fashion and streetwear, which mirrors the collection’s sense of multidisciplinary craftsmanship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Millions of Ukrainians have learned to find a sanctuary in our work and our passions while life hangs by a thread.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
One of his many roles and passions included helping to expand access to medical care and health information within Hispanic communities, his family said.
—Adrianne Murchison, AJC.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Amid the musical chairs that have become the prevailing trend among high-end fashion houses, Valentino was content to explore his passions in retirement.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Successful founders prioritize what feels easy, light, and aligned with their personality and passions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The messages, posts, and overwhelming positivity shared about him truly reflect his character, work ethic, and passions.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Combining these passions with her engineering degree from Florida, Jackson hopes to enter the biomechanics field.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
His passions also include fashion and streetwear, which mirrors the collection’s sense of multidisciplinary craftsmanship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Millions of Ukrainians have learned to find a sanctuary in our work and our passions while life hangs by a thread.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
One of his many roles and passions included helping to expand access to medical care and health information within Hispanic communities, his family said.
—Adrianne Murchison, AJC.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Amid the musical chairs that have become the prevailing trend among high-end fashion houses, Valentino was content to explore his passions in retirement.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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This plot device is central to the book’s narrative, in that Benedict’s offer triggers Sophie’s feelings about not wanting to live the life her mother did as mistress to a man in upper society.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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Emotionally, the feeling of love is very important.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Scent is an under-appreciated sense, and one with deep connections to our mood and memory.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Such a seamless, peaceful transition of power is wincingly rare in fashion, and stands out against the wider industry mood.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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