How to Use impassioned in a Sentence
impassioned
adjective- Her lawyer made an impassioned argument in her defense.
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In the movie, Waller gives an impassioned speech about the plight of his people.
—Rob Ledonne, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2023
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Jones gave an impassioned speech on the House floor before the vote.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2023
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Carnes’s voice, an Iowa singsong, can wend from weary to impassioned in the course of a single thought.
—Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
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Marc talks about the strike, the Hollywood strike and makes an impassioned case for it.
—WIRED, 27 July 2023
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This was clear in the impassioned address Putin made to the nation setting the stage for war.
—Brian Grodsky, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2022
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The leaders explained their cause in an impassioned op-ed for the New York Times.
—Robert Hackett, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2021
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Tenor Michael Spyres gave an impassioned turn in the title role.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2022
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But in recent months, the tone of Mr. Biden’s impassioned speeches has changed.
—Katie Rogers, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
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You’re known for giving an impassioned speech at the Women’s March in 2017.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
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The impassioned postgame speeches that begin as a whisper and end as a roar.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2023
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The King, 75, made an impassioned speech to world leaders saying now was the time for action, not more words.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 1 Dec. 2023
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Many have out their cell phone cameras and are chanting along with the impassioned fans..
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
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Jamie’s impassioned speech seems to move the crowd of journalists.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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In an impassioned plea to the Senate in early 2020, Schiff urged Trump’s removal from office and framed the choice in moral terms.
—Michael R. Blood, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2023
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But Zach Cherry’s impassioned plea to read the Monk novels is a thing to behold.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The rapper wore a dress with the word vote splashed all over it to the 2020 Billboard Music Awards and gave an impassioned speech about voting.
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2020
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Even after this impassioned speech, Trump still did not get it.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
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For Isaac, Rowan’s impassioned monologue was her favorite scene in the film for a few reasons.
—Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2022
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Some lawmakers made impassioned pleas to turn back the bill.
—Juan Forero, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2020
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The impassioned speech came after the 52-year-old and his wife drove back to Uvalde on the day after the shooting and spent time with some of the victims' families.
—Lisa Mascaro, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022
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Both craft impassioned songs that are steeped in tradition but sound brand new.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
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When the buzzer graciously sounded and it was all done, Ali Patberg let out the most impassioned scream.
—Matt Cohen, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Mar. 2022
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Sarah Kate Ellis noted that their work is far from over and made an impassioned call to action to those in the room and watching from home.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
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Jonathan Vandy grew up an impassioned Orioles and baseball fan in Bel Air.
—Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 4 Mar. 2022
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While there are diehard fans and impassioned opinions, the presence of the opposing team only fuels the spirit of the game.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
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Topping it all off, Henson welcomed the Sing Harlem youth choir to the stage to sing an impassioned medley of Blige classics.
—Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2023
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Much of the ensuing booing was an impassioned defense of Thompson, one of the league’s most beloved All-Stars.
—Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 20 Nov. 2020
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Irresistible jewels are made by those who freely express an original sense of design, impassioned style, substance and artistry.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Throughout Oscars season, Moore proved to be a highlight with impassioned acceptance speeches.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
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