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passion project

American

[pash-uhn proj-ekt] / ˈpæʃ ən ˌprɒdʒ ɛkt /

noun

a personally fulfilling activity or undertaking pursued in one’s leisure time for pleasure, personal growth, emotional satisfaction, creative expression, etc.

Etymology

Origin of passion project

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

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But when New York grocery and oil magnate John Catsimatidis tapped into his fortune for a passion project, he chose WABC, an AM radio station well past its glory years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The ballroom has become a passion project for Trump during his second term: the president often discusses the plan in public appearances, press conferences and meetings.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Mark Joseph Stern: It is weird, but it’s not surprising, because this has been something of a passion project for Kavanaugh since well before he joined the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

When the time does come to walk away from the tour, Jones thinks she would take a "passion project" before deciding on the next stage of her life.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

This was truly a passion project for me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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