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as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
your passion for your cause is admirable, but you still can't insult people who disagree with you
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as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
married at the age of 18, they share a passion that has lasted for over half a century
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as in desire
a strong wish for something
a passion to become a doctor
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as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
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as in feeling
passions plural
general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
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as in lust
intense sexual desire
their relationship began with passion but a deep love quickly grew between them
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as in lustfulness
sexual appetite
the kind of pent-up passion that comes from having spent the winter in remote isolation
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Recent Examples of passion
His fine-art philosophy has evolved from a traveler’s passion into a voice for wildlife preservation.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In addition to fashion design, teaching became a passion of his.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
His passion for cinema led him to study film at Indiana’s University of Notre Dame.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
He will be remembered not only for his achievements, but also for his generosity, optimism, integrity, and unwavering passion for cinema.
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Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In addition to fashion design, teaching became a passion of his.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
His passion for cinema led him to study film at Indiana’s University of Notre Dame.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
He will be remembered not only for his achievements, but also for his generosity, optimism, integrity, and unwavering passion for cinema.
—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for passion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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Keep up with the arts, keep up with the love, and share a plate of food with your neighbor.
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Sal Vulcano's childhood crush Alyssa Milano makes a surprise appearance.
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Bottles of alcohol were passed from hand to hand among young revelers as hundreds more tried to push closer to the city center, some succeeding, many others turned back by the crush of the crowd.
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Some stars receive a hero’s welcome, while others encounter mixed emotions after leaving in free agency.
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Geovanni Agramonte, of Lakewood, California, thought of his family in Cuba and his feelings about the United States.
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Early morning, the nurturing Moon trines the radiant Sun, syncing feelings and purpose for gentler starts and heartfelt talks.
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Photography arrived, kindling an enthusiasm that Baudelaire, ever the cynic, compared to a lust for pornography.
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Exploding The Weeknd’s shivery lust with the guttural churn of Deftones, this is toxic codependency music, the perfect soundtrack for Obsession if the movie were more tasteless.
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As the moon and Pluto align, your aura of intensity magnifies.
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Rather than simply assembling the most talented roster possible, Taylor said JHX is prioritizing players who understand the tournament’s intensity and have experienced the disappointment of coming up short.
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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