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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 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 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
This will not end my passion or my love for wrestling and this is not the end of Gail Kim in the wrestling world.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
And red is synonymous with the day of love, romance and passion.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Mar. 2025
This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.
—Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
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Michael Symon is opening up about his and his wife’s love story.—
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Will Joe finally find that perfect love he’s been searching for, or will his killer instincts ruin everything yet again?—
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Now, in season 2, with new episodes airing every Sunday, Colter's off-and-on romantic partner for over a decade, Camille Picket (Floriana Lima), has stepped onto the scene, and his brother, Russell Shaw (Jensen Ackles), has been vocal about his crush on Reenie.—
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Flirtations, crushes, romantic longings and the sweet whisperings of love will fill your day.—
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Pacifica’s Miramar Landing purchase suggests a desire to bring to fruition, in part, San Diego’s vision for a walkable neighborhood in an area the new community plan refers to as the Miramar Gateway.—
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The desire just to make the playoffs actually delayed a long overdue rebuild.—
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This method eliminates reactive emotions, allows for clearer self-expression and encourages both partners to process their thoughts and feelings before responding.—
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Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.—
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Kristen Kish Kristen Kish, the show's host and Season 10 winner, radiates the same enthusiasm for Canada as her fellow judge, Simmons, having built her own connection to Toronto through family visits over the years.—
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Regretfully many gardeners were not successful with their plantings and the enthusiasm for azaleas has dwindled.—
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For instance, Millennials are experiencing high rates of burnout, with studies indicating that a significant portion report feeling burned out in their jobs, often citing factors like financial pressures, career uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life.—
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There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.—
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There’s gorgeous provocation, and there’s so much love and lust in her eyes.—
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Khazan is filled with a lust for revenge against the emperor and all of those who betrayed him, while the Blade Phantom seeks to restore balance to the underworld, which has been sent into disarray due to events on the surface.—
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Either way, to compare the outpouring of affection which accompanied his exit to what might happen to Alexander-Arnold when Liverpool wrap up this season at home against Crystal Palace on May 25 is short-sighted.—
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In the short clip, the cat is seen gently sniffing and rubbing her snout against her new owner's face, a clear and immediate sign of affection and trust.—
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“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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