as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a rather passional declaration of love from someone she had just started dating
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Recent Examples of passional
At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passional
Adjective
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Doyle, dressed in a black suit, looked emotional as he was brought into the courtroom from his cell, according to a PA Media reporter following proceedings.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Savannah got emotional outside the federal prison in Pensacola, Florida, awaiting her father's release on Wednesday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Goldfish plants are grown as houseplants in most of the country, but in warm climates, such as USDA zones 10 and 11 (find your zone here), they can be grown outside on a porch or patio in a dappled shade area.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Habba in the past served as a personal lawyer to President Trump and remains a fervent supporter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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The clandestine network selected Pilecki, a 39-year-old veteran and fervent Polish nationalist, to infiltrate Auschwitz, report on its operations and organize fellow prisoners with the object of overthrowing the German camp’s superintendents.—
Paul Hockenos,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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But Tranter and Bartlett said Trump may settle roughly into this range of having an approval rating between 43 percent and 47 percent given the intense polarization of the country, as has been common in the past couple administrations.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Residents of Maoming, China were treated to a celestial light show earlier this week when a surprise fireball burst to life overhead, illuminating the city before disappearing in an intense flare of light.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of those details are in opposition to one another – the ancient and the modern, the religious and the secular -particularly in Riyadh.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Mahmood is the daughter of a Russian Jewish mother and an Indian Hindu father, according to past reporting, and grew up around cultural and religious practices from both sides of her family.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In the days after her speech, the young graduate has received nationwide media attention, along with a torrent of ardent support and biting criticism.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Devoted Knicks fans Spike Lee and Ben Stiller sat beside the couple: Lee, of course one of the most ardent and drippiest of the legion of celebrity fans, wore an orange and blue striped blazer and pant set, with a matching bower hat.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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That steadiness is central to Dillane’s magnetic performance, which always tacks closer to neediness than sociopathy, and never steers towards cheap sympathy or demonstrative rage.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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He’s known for being bold and demonstrative in his interactions with teammates, officials, opposing players and fans in the crowd — sometimes to a fault.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Passional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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