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
After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
In the modern day, more than 50% of young Americans have side-hustles, many of which manifest as artistic pursuits that fulfill their creative passions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
With Mercury rewinding through (Sagittarius) your fifth house of romance and creativity before sliding back into (Scorpio) your fourth house of home, passions could fizzle or dramas could erupt behind closed doors.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Both a sports stadium and concert venue, MetLife blends the two passions that built the music giant who was once a small-town football dreamer.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The initiative marks the first in a series of contests designed by Outschool to help learners channel their passions into creative expression.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
A lot of times, people are nervous to let their passions fully engulf them.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Best Gifts for Teens When looking for gifts for teens, consider products that align with their interests and passions, such as a practical bucket hat inspired by their favorite K-pop show or a fun crochet kit.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
In the modern day, more than 50% of young Americans have side-hustles, many of which manifest as artistic pursuits that fulfill their creative passions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
With Mercury rewinding through (Sagittarius) your fifth house of romance and creativity before sliding back into (Scorpio) your fourth house of home, passions could fizzle or dramas could erupt behind closed doors.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Both a sports stadium and concert venue, MetLife blends the two passions that built the music giant who was once a small-town football dreamer.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The initiative marks the first in a series of contests designed by Outschool to help learners channel their passions into creative expression.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Back in the present, Ron checks in with Natalie about her engagement, concerned about the way Tara dismisses her artistic passions and, even worse, forces her to add olives to everything.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
A lot of times, people are nervous to let their passions fully engulf them.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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Some of our deepest feelings around money stem from our individual backgrounds.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Princess Eugenie and Beatrice aren’t keeping their feelings secret from their cousin.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It’s easily skewed by recent events, your mood, and invisible biases.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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Set the mood with multiple candles in rustic holders and a simple, neutral centerpiece.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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