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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

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passion project

But Kelly’s track record and box-office power couldn’t quell MGM’s concerns about the commercial viability of his passion project.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Wolfe is developing what he calls a passion project with a first-time feature director, set to shoot in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

The stuntmen are presumably here because their parent company, Thrill Sports, also distributes Power Slap, Dana White’s passion project.

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026

It wasn't until 1999, when King received her MBE, that her mother finally accepted the awards as more than a passion project.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

This was truly a passion project for me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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