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
Now adults and teenagers, the Beckham children have begun to pursue their own passions, including cooking, soccer, music and modeling.
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Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 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
Thought of as the graffiti of its time, the inscriptions also included stories about daily life, sporting events, passions and insults, carved into a passageway that connected Pompeii's theater district to one of its main roads.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 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
Seek out learning about topics and skills that ignite your curiosity, tap into your passions or contribute to your personal and professional development.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 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
Thought of as the graffiti of its time, the inscriptions also included stories about daily life, sporting events, passions and insults, carved into a passageway that connected Pompeii's theater district to one of its main roads.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 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
Seek out learning about topics and skills that ignite your curiosity, tap into your passions or contribute to your personal and professional development.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
Noun
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The overall feeling for most people today is to kick back and relax.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Because each work features a different number of musicians and varies slightly in the way it was designed, each has a different feeling.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
23 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 27 Jan. 2026.
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