How to Use passion in a Sentence

passion

noun
  • The crime was committed in a fit of passion.
  • Everyone could see the passion in his approach to the work.
  • She spoke with passion about preserving the building.
  • She developed a passion for opera.
  • Music has always been his passion.
  • Her performance is full of passion and originality.
  • That part of it was a pure act of passion.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • That’s what kind of kicked off my passion.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Their passion and drive are clear.
    — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Lemieux still played with passion.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • This is why this is such a passion project and so close to me.
    — Danielle Turchiano, Variety, 3 Dec. 2021
  • What struck me was the passion these guys still have for the team.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2022
  • My husband used to ask me what my passion was.
    — Marci Greenberg Cox, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
  • This has been a big passion product for us.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Hate is still a form of passion, after all.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Her passion is to share her love and skills with others.
    — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Jack has a passion for the country, as well.
    — Stephanie Kaloi, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Passion now aims to spin off a longer format.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 23 June 2026
  • Her passion for archery had taken her far.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Just taking passion on both ends of the floor.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • There is still a palatable passion for her craft in her voice.
    — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022
  • This is our culture, this is our passion.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Dancing is a passion for you and a big part of your live shows.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 15 June 2018
  • Bain said his passion for the game spreads to teammates.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
  • His passion for the game is real.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Is your mindset in the right place for your passions to thrive?
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Satchel's passion for the arts also led her to work with her dad.
    — Collette Reitz, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Also, for me, wine is a passion.
    — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • His passion for the game, and his desire to be out there and play.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Haiti team’s fans are legendary for their passion.
    — Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

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