What does the cryptic crossword clue "Source of passion: succeeded in time of success (5)" mean?

The definition is "Source of passion:". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). S (synonym="abbreviation for succeeded, in genealogical records") in BOOM (synonym="a time of economic success") = BOSOM; definition: "Source of passion:" The answer is BOSOM.

Source of passion: succeeded in time of success (5)

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