passion
noun
any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
passions
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pluralof passion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Though passions may, at times, have strained the bonds of affection between the United States and Europe, it must not be allowed to break them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The humor comes from their passions not seeming worthy of the level of seriousness with which they pursue them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
This is just the autumn itinerary for a wild year of letting themselves chase hobbies and passions, completely unencumbered by the corporate career paths they have built.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"It's a place I don't want to come back to. I want to live my life, enjoy my passions and my memories of Ralph," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was me who’d alter everything, putting my passions and career dreams on hold, to fulfill this piece of our dream.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
