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 These dioramas are a snapshot in time that allow children to cultivate their own imagination and passions. — Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026 Through interactions with industry professionals from brands like Vogue, Allure, Teen Vogue, GQ, and more, students explore their passions in photography, video, social media, fashion, digital design, and beyond. — Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 Beginning with the early organizing days in the 1960s, Huerta inspired passions almost as intense as her own. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 But that won’t keep them from trying, and when people’s passions are aroused, and emotions crowd out reasoned thought, anything can happen. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026 Instead of adding generic decor that clutters the room without adding character or reflecting your passions and interests, Meyer’s advice is to personalize the space and tell your story. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 20 Oct. 2026 Their passions and delusions strengthen through their symbiosis. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Driving isn’t advisable either, nor is one of his other passions, riding a motorcycle, Joel told the Hollywood Reporter in an article that came out Thursday. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Last year, Barbie celebrated a lineup of Team Barbie role models in honor of International Day of the Girl, recognizing athletes who inspire girls to embrace their confidence, pursue their passions and stay in sports. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
  • Guilt, suffering, and justified rage all loom large in Godzilla Minus Zero, and though this is science-fiction, Yamazaki is also keyed in to the real-life underpinnings of his fictional characters’ feelings.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As Fitzgerald worked on the screenplay, more of his own feelings about women seeped into the story.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Anya Taylor-Joy set the mood for the evening as the first arrival on the red carpet, where talent posed in front of Chris Burden’s famed public art installation, Urban Light.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Nov. 2026
  • With the mood set, our hosts, Stéphane Bern and Arianne Alcorta, both famous television personalities, kicked off the requisite jovial banter.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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