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passion

[pash-uhn] / ˈpæʃ ən /




Usage

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Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger. Emotion is applied to an intensified feeling: agitated by emotion. Feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing. Sentiment is a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment.


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Hansen once cited a childhood encounter with a photograph of Neil Armstrong on the Moon as the seed of his passion for space exploration.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Democracy brings with it popular will, and implies popular passion, and the possibility of excess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He wrote it would take "a lot of strength, passion, and conviction" to restore his country "back where it deserves to be".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“We appreciate the passion and engagement from the Barbie community,” said a spokesperson from Mischief Management.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Her charisma and passion roused the workers, as she cared for the sick and helped mothers in childbirth.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell