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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
Hendrick's passionate employees also allow the hospital to build trust within the community.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Kaya’s new tapas-style menu Speaking of cheeseburgers and charcuterie, Garcia is passionate about his new menu, Sawhney said.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
Famously, the Tribune’s Mike Royko, a lifelong passionate Cubs, focused on this in what would be his final column, printed only a week before his death on April 29, 1997.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.
—John Rau, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Kaya’s new tapas-style menu Speaking of cheeseburgers and charcuterie, Garcia is passionate about his new menu, Sawhney said.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
Famously, the Tribune’s Mike Royko, a lifelong passionate Cubs, focused on this in what would be his final column, printed only a week before his death on April 29, 1997.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.
—John Rau, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passionate
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However, acquiring a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback with a non-playoff roster would essentially increase the bar for the Giants this upcoming season, thus making the seats even hotter for the two, making the situation not ideal for either party.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Provide afternoon shade or filtered sunlight in hot climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Create awesome emails that make your dream customers excited to open, ready to buy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The prospect of an electric AMG supercar is something worth getting excited about.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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The story about Dieter sounds mostly made up, likely by a lustful Kier who invented a lustful brother to cover up his secret shame.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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However, Orlok is secretly an agent of evil who haunts Hutter’s new wife Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) into lustful submission.—
Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Last year, intense protests and riots against immigration erupted throughout England after 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana stabbed and killed young girls at a dance class.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
8 Mar. 2025
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This film transitions between moments of intense governmental and political drama, and moments of sympathetic, emotional anguish with the Hernandez family.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Moore and Ty Burrell play horny neighbors interested in seducing Zoë Kravitz.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2025
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Getty Images The summer of the extremely horny perimenopausal novel appears to have yielded rich IP fruit, as Miranda July’s 2024 book All Fours is being adapted into a TV series by Starz.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Examine your emotional reactions One of the hallmarks of misinformation is its ability to provoke strong emotional responses, whether outrage, fear or validation.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Yes, machines can handle impressive data processing and pattern recognition at scale, yet humans contribute emotional resonance, holistic thinking, and ethical judgment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Passionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passionate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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