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passion

[pash-uhn] / ˈpæʃ ən /




Usage

What are other ways to say passion?

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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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

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

Her brother, flying missions in northern France, experienced the very same passion in a different environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Trump, a billionaire real estate developer, has made no secret of his passion for the ballroom project.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The church’s pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, was known as a sensational preacher with a passion for social justice and was now officiating at our wedding.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama