1
as in enthusiasm
depth of feeling
your passion for your cause is admirable, but you still can't insult people who disagree with you
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
as in desire
a strong wish for something
a passion to become a doctor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
people are sometimes slaves to their own passions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in feeling
passions plural
general emotional condition
people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in lust
intense sexual desire
their relationship began with passion but a deep love quickly grew between them
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in lustfulness
sexual appetite
the kind of pent-up passion that comes from having spent the winter in remote isolation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of passion
The project will give Ramona Youth Collaborative participants a chance to learn a new trade or discover a passion for construction by working with tools.
—
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
McCarthy demonstrated escapability, arm strength, passion and an ability to make plays in the biggest moments.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
One of the saddest parts of Black Swan is seeing Nina’s passion for dance draining out of her.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Protect your spark so passion serves your goals.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for passion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passion
Noun
-
Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
-
More energy and enthusiasm There were too many times in the first few months of the season when this team looked lethargic.—
Noun
-
Olivo, 42, says the choice to take Maggie in was shaped by both love and lived experience.—
-
And this story of adolescent friendship, love, and loss is both relatable and original.—
Noun
-
Other Berlinale Special Galas include the world premiere of Teodora Ana Mihai’s Heysel 85, which tells the story of the Heysel Stadium disaster, in which, before the start of a European Cup Final between Liverpool and Juventus, a crowd crush resulted in 39 deaths.—
-
Then there’s Rusty workplace rival, Tommy Molto (Peter Sarsgaard), seems to have harbored a crush on Carolyn.—
Noun
-
Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.—
-
Kutcher and Kunis have previously been open about their desire to keep their children's lives private.—
Noun
-
The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.—
-
Videos of the incident have sparked widespread emotion and anger.—
Noun
-
Tensions rise when Nora, a stage actress, rejects Gustav's offer to star in his comeback film and is forced to confront her feelings toward her estranged father.—
-
Hans Zimmer put his pedal to the metal while revealing his feelings about the last-minute decision to cut the Best Original Score category from the Golden Globes telecast.—
Noun
-
Her memoir writing on the independent artist’s life has driven me to purchase silk sheets and lust after writing sheds, while novels like The Man Who Saw Everything glitter with ambitious formal turns.—
-
By contrast, Bondi’s vow of wrathful punishment is profoundly illiberal, suggesting a lust for criminal vengeance.—
Noun
-
Coming out of halftime down 37-30, UALR ratcheted up its defensive intensity and forced several quick turnovers.—
-
Add to this the intensity of puberty.—
Cite this Entry
“Passion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passion. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
