How to Use passionate in a Sentence

passionate

adjective
  • He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
  • She is passionate about art.
  • We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
  • She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
  • Because of the Moon and Venus, their bond is passionate and deep.
    Naydeline Mejia, Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Porch longtimers seem to be passionate about the menu, so here’s a look at what changed and what didn’t.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • On the stone quays of the Seine, even the most passionate odes to the river’s charms tend to arrive at the same conclusion: Nope.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
  • March 21 marks the start of Aries season—a time for being bold, brash, and passionate.
    Kerensa Cadenas, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Apr. 2023
  • That’s why Romey is so passionate about sharing the art form.
    Outside Online, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The singer rushed the field along with Kelce's family and friends after the win, sharing a passionate kiss with the NFL star on the field.
    Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The most passionate Bears fans look at the 18-week schedule and see a paved road to playoff contention.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2023
  • Then, either go for a peck or a full-on, passionate kiss.
    Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
  • A lot of people, she was touched to see, were still passionate about that mission.
    Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The patients are passionate about advancing the science, to help others like them in the years and decades to come.
    Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Venus in Scorpio is adding heat to your passionate side.
    USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2024
  • As the costs to the British Mandate rise, so too do the challenges to Wilkin and Shoshana’s passionate relationship.
    Alissa Simon, Variety, 17 Sep. 2023
  • On one hand, relic hunters are passionate about the past, and some document it with care.
    Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Johaira, though, is also a lawyer — passionate about her job, and stressed by it.
    Rhoda Feng, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Heesen gave one passionate skipper one hell of a Christmas present this year.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2023
  • What’s a fun way, and a weird way, and a grotesque way to show her relationship to something that’s passionate?
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2023
  • An overflow crowd at City Hall shared passionate pleas for and against the ordinance.
    Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
  • The talk show host, 69, was a passionate fan of the late Queen of Rock ‘n Roll (who died on Wednesday at the age of 83) before forming a close friendship with her.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • Be passionate about your work, and hire people with that same passion.
    Andy Hale, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The valley is filled with people who are passionate about wine and want to share their favorites with others.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Fincher, who grew up dancing, is passionate about the arts.
    Mary Colurso | McOlurso@al.com, al, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Kawamoto says the One Piece cast's passionate approach to training is rare.
    William Goodman, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • McIntosh is passionate about what she’s built at Joy’s House and its success.
    IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The staff is warm and passionate about chef Eli Collins's cooking—try the airy chickpea panisse and grilled half chicken with carrot jus.
    Osayi Endolyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Residents are passionate about whether the city weighs in on the conflict in the Middle East, the types of policies adopted to address homelessness and public safety, and, as last week’s event showed, housing.
    Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
  • This passionate participation extends to the parades that see masses of cosplayers taking over the town.
    John Bleasdale, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024

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