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as in hot
having a strong sexual desire
a passionate couple plunging into a new relationship
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as in fervent
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a passionate defense of the controversial play
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a passionate interest
a passionate debate
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Recent Examples of passionate
Who will ever forget the passionate objections two decades ago when the Orange County Commission voted to use TDT money to fund a new arena for the Magic (and for the community).
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The novel is passionate, funny, and emotionally moving with a gripping and surprising plot.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The novel is passionate, funny, and emotionally moving with a gripping and surprising plot.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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These calls have continued through an alarming run of temperature records, with the planet registering its hottest year in human history in 2024.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of children tragically perish each year in cars that quickly heat up when left in the hot sun, even if the temperatures don't feel hot out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Decibel readers in the rafters of the arena can measure the loudest seats in the building, and the Clippers reward those fans with prizes to incentivize more fervent cheering.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cheney, the former congresswoman from Wyoming, had been widely regarded as a fervent conservative on almost every issue.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sensuous food and French food in particular, retained its association with lustful appetites throughout the 1960s.—
Rachel Hope Cleves / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Instead of worrying that rich foods would lead to lustful appetites, Americans began worrying that rich foods would kill their libidos.—
Rachel Hope Cleves / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Next, the authors report that repressive techniques are often effective in suppressing protest in the short run but tend to make resistance more intense in the long term.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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For a movie that will become a violent bloodbath, Sinners is unabashedly horny.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Horniest: Fear may have driven all the horny out of this group.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just before the game, the franchise honored him with a video tribute, and Dončić became emotional.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t scripted that Robby gets emotional and breaks down at [that] particular point in the speech….—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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