Passion
noun
Strong and intense feeling or emotion.
Her passion for music is clearly seen in her performances.
Often appears as...
- burn with passion
- passion for arts
noun
Strong romantic or sexual feeling.
He felt an uncontrollable passion for her.
Often appears as...
- romantic passion
- passion between two people
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General, Poetic
noun
Eager interest in a particular activity.
His passion for tennis led him to become a professional player.
Often appears as...
- passion for sport
- passion in the workplace
noun
The suffering and death of Jesus.
The re-enactment of the Passion is a key event in the Christian calendar.
Often appears as...
- passion of christ
- passion sunday
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Formal
Religious, Academic
noun
Strong and intense feeling or emotion.
Her passion for music is clearly seen in her performances.
Often appears as...
- burn with passion
- passion for arts
noun
Strong romantic or sexual feeling.
He felt an uncontrollable passion for her.
Often appears as...
- romantic passion
- passion between two people
Usage tips
General, Poetic
noun
Eager interest in a particular activity.
His passion for tennis led him to become a professional player.
Often appears as...
- passion for sport
- passion in the workplace
noun
The suffering and death of Jesus.
The re-enactment of the Passion is a key event in the Christian calendar.
Often appears as...
- passion of christ
- passion sunday
Usage tips
Formal
Religious, Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Describes deep feelings that inspire action or creativity.
He spoke with passion about wildlife conservation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Can imply an overwhelming feeling that isn't necessarily productive.
His passion turned to obsession, blinding him to reason.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
The intensity of 'passion' is greater than just liking something.
I admire your passion for social justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Describes deep feelings that inspire action or creativity.
He spoke with passion about wildlife conservation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Can imply an overwhelming feeling that isn't necessarily productive.
His passion turned to obsession, blinding him to reason.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
The intensity of 'passion' is greater than just liking something.
I admire your passion for social justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Describes deep feelings that inspire action or creativity.
He spoke with passion about wildlife conservation.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Can imply an overwhelming feeling that isn't necessarily productive.
His passion turned to obsession, blinding him to reason.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Matters
The intensity of 'passion' is greater than just liking something.
I admire your passion for social justice.
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an hour feels like five minutes. If you're doing something that doesn't resonate with your spirit, five minutes feels like an hour. And the reason so many people are opting out of education is because it doesn't feed their spirit, it doesn't feed their energy or their passion. So I think we have to change metaphors.
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From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
connecting to her, which I find is a big part of my work. That connection, to be able to have a conversation, to say you're doing great, to say why I want a certain picture and a certain attitude. In this moment, we talked about shooting in the Caribbean, and it's sort of a passion point for me,
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The poet who painted...
were home to every kind of starving artist. It was all they could afford. These painters, writers, and intellectuals, united in their artistic passion and counterculture beliefs, made up France's bohemian subculture. And their works of art, literature, and intellect would shake up the world.
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Getting started as a DJ:...
and a passion for the music and who might want to pursue a career in it really has the ability to, well, pursue it, such as myself. You can start with an app on a tablet or an app on your phone, even, an app on your iPad, and then move on to bigger equipment. The opportunities are endless,
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How does the Nobel Peace...
These prizes illustrated his lifelong commitment to sciences and his passion for literature. But what about peace? Because Nobel's name was tied to inventions used in the war industry, many have assumed that he created the peace prize out of regret.
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Fred Jansen: How to land...
To escort and land the probe on a comet, this has been my passion for the past two years. In order to do that, I need to explain to you something about the origin of the solar system. When we go back four and a half billion years,
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Giving checkmate is...
passion these are key elements of my success but you may ask whether did I achieved accomplished my dream to become the world number one in ultimate competition and I have to say no I did
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Best Lion Moments Part 2...
because that's information is just phenomenal dr flip stander's great passion is lions he studies them tracks them and even things like them that was a print that was a print
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Rethinking infidelity...
But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide? If even happy people cheat, what is it about?
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The Rise of the Cali...
NEWS And they own Cali's main passion, the soccer team America.
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Bring on the learning...
an hour feels like five minutes. If you're doing something that doesn't resonate with your spirit, five minutes feels like an hour. And the reason so many people are opting out of education is because it doesn't feed their spirit, it doesn't feed their energy or their passion. So I think we have to change metaphors.
Video examples
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
connecting to her, which I find is a big part of my work. That connection, to be able to have a conversation, to say you're doing great, to say why I want a certain picture and a certain attitude. In this moment, we talked about shooting in the Caribbean, and it's sort of a passion point for me,
Video examples
The poet who painted...
were home to every kind of starving artist. It was all they could afford. These painters, writers, and intellectuals, united in their artistic passion and counterculture beliefs, made up France's bohemian subculture. And their works of art, literature, and intellect would shake up the world.
Video examples
Getting started as a DJ:...
and a passion for the music and who might want to pursue a career in it really has the ability to, well, pursue it, such as myself. You can start with an app on a tablet or an app on your phone, even, an app on your iPad, and then move on to bigger equipment. The opportunities are endless,
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
These prizes illustrated his lifelong commitment to sciences and his passion for literature. But what about peace? Because Nobel's name was tied to inventions used in the war industry, many have assumed that he created the peace prize out of regret.
Video examples
Fred Jansen: How to land...
To escort and land the probe on a comet, this has been my passion for the past two years. In order to do that, I need to explain to you something about the origin of the solar system. When we go back four and a half billion years,
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
passion these are key elements of my success but you may ask whether did I achieved accomplished my dream to become the world number one in ultimate competition and I have to say no I did
Video examples
Best Lion Moments Part 2...
because that's information is just phenomenal dr flip stander's great passion is lions he studies them tracks them and even things like them that was a print that was a print
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
But what if passion has a finite shelf life? What if there are things that even a good relationship can never provide? If even happy people cheat, what is it about?
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
NEWS And they own Cali's main passion, the soccer team America.
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Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
We must act out passion before we can feel it.
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Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican Singer
What keeps me motivated is love and passion.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Man is only great when he acts from passion.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
In music the passions enjoy themselves.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The law is reason, free from passion.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Love is only one of many passions.
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Doja Cat
American Musician
I guess passion keeps me going.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
Live with passion!
Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
Quote examples
Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.
Quote examples
Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
We must act out passion before we can feel it.
Quote examples
Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican Singer
What keeps me motivated is love and passion.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Man is only great when he acts from passion.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
In music the passions enjoy themselves.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The law is reason, free from passion.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Love is only one of many passions.
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Doja Cat
American Musician
I guess passion keeps me going.
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Tony Robbins
American Speaker
Live with passion!
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