passions

noun

plural of passion
as in feeling
general emotional condition people who are swayed by their passions and not by reason

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Recent Examples of passions But that won’t keep them from trying, and when people’s passions are aroused, and emotions crowd out reasoned thought, anything can happen. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026 Instead of adding generic decor that clutters the room without adding character or reflecting your passions and interests, Meyer’s advice is to personalize the space and tell your story. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 20 Oct. 2026 Their passions and delusions strengthen through their symbiosis. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Driving isn’t advisable either, nor is one of his other passions, riding a motorcycle, Joel told the Hollywood Reporter in an article that came out Thursday. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Think of Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, from October 3 to November 13, as a steamy, scandalous romance novel that fuels our passions and liaisons. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 Material play and experimentation are passions of the veteran designer, who only seems to get more energized with each passing season. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Those are some of my passions — making sure events are safe, alcohol is served responsibly, and in a family-friendly atmosphere. — Leslie Griffy, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 Above them hang paintings, art being another of Perea’s passions, most of them made by his friends. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passions
  1. feeling
  2. mood
Noun
  • Smiling can affect brain chemicals that are associated with positive feelings including endorphins, dopamine and serotonin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Embedded in the production of the show is the feeling of being trapped in a hall of mirrors; scenes are edited flagrantly, drowning the viewer in red herrings.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of feeling
Noun
  • In interiors, our Thames table gives a room a mood boost with its shiny finish; exactly what a single-material scheme needs.
    — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Forecasters describe the contest as exceptionally close, with limited independent polling, leaving uncertainty about whether the state’s political mood will produce a Democratic gain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of mood

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“Passions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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