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
The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.
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Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
This is true, now more than ever, but even a sclerotic Congress is susceptible to public passions.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Born September 27, 1968, in San Pedro, Muldoon’s early passions included football.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Thornton firmly believes that each client’s home should be a reflection of their personal style and that their soul, passions, and quirks should be found on the walls and in the furniture throughout the home.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
This is true, now more than ever, but even a sclerotic Congress is susceptible to public passions.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The situation is also an opportunity for NASA to resume the kind of risk-taking that has been lacking to shake the agency out of a post-space-shuttle lethargy and to reignite passions for reaching a stretch goal under deadline pressure.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Born September 27, 1968, in San Pedro, Muldoon’s early passions included football.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Thornton firmly believes that each client’s home should be a reflection of their personal style and that their soul, passions, and quirks should be found on the walls and in the furniture throughout the home.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Give siblings one-on-one time with parents as well as plenty of time to explore their own interests and passions.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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With their scrimmage coming up the following day, the practice had a walkthrough type of feeling to it.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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There is a feeling that City have a higher attacking ceiling than Arsenal’s more functional forward line, but defensive strength is equally important in the goal-difference stakes, and Arsenal’s imposing back four has been comfortably stronger all season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your mood sets the tone today, so pay attention to it early.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The game features two modes to match your mood.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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