as in to provoke
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the obvious intent of the documentary was to impassion viewers to do something about global warming
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Recent Examples of impassion
This heated conversation shows how a single issue can impassion voters enough to deny anything good the other candidate has done.
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Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020
Arlington Martin’s Patrick Dunn was impassioned as his athletes competed, visibly hungry, while Allen’s Jerry Best was calm, meticulously thinking.
—Peter Scamardo, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2020
Kaplan’s drink list is part primer, part manifesto, part impassioned scribbled notes.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019
A week after the Oscars, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s focus shifted from Gemma Chan’s couture and Frances McDormand’s custom Birkenstocks to his new, impassioned ready-to-wear collection.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2019
Although Milan succumbed to what was eventually a crushing defeat, the dynamic, expressive and high-energy performance which Gattuso’s side delivered was impassioned, committed, and very much a reflection of their manager.
—SI.com, 11 May 2018
Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn’t quite fit this part.
—Katie Walsh, kansascity, 24 Aug. 2017
Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn't quite fit this part.
—Katie Walsh, latimes.com, 24 Aug. 2017
Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020
Arlington Martin’s Patrick Dunn was impassioned as his athletes competed, visibly hungry, while Allen’s Jerry Best was calm, meticulously thinking.
—Peter Scamardo, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2020
Kaplan’s drink list is part primer, part manifesto, part impassioned scribbled notes.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019
A week after the Oscars, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s focus shifted from Gemma Chan’s couture and Frances McDormand’s custom Birkenstocks to his new, impassioned ready-to-wear collection.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2019
Although Milan succumbed to what was eventually a crushing defeat, the dynamic, expressive and high-energy performance which Gattuso’s side delivered was impassioned, committed, and very much a reflection of their manager.
—SI.com, 11 May 2018
Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn’t quite fit this part.
—Katie Walsh, kansascity, 24 Aug. 2017
Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn't quite fit this part.
—Katie Walsh, latimes.com, 24 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassion
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For family offices, there’s a parallel to be drawn: surveys and polls can provoke different emotions depending on how they’re framed and presented.Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That decision would provoke in turn Russian countermeasures, perhaps nuclear.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Major cities including Shanghai and Beijing are launching a new round of voucher programs to encourage local consumption before the holidays, also lifting sentiment.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Wand Uses the Power of Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can help to stimulate collagen production, maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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In many ways, this re-engagement with a bygone era of design makes sense given its warm, inviting, and naturally inspired feel.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Critics of parlor culture tended to be reformers inspired by William Morris, the English socialist and textile designer who helped launch the Arts and Crafts movement.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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So in an attempt to arouse her husband’s passion, Claire indulges in a French spa treatment (a.k.a.Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
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Suspicions were reportedly aroused when a test-taker was seen repeatedly fidgeting with their glasses frames, according to one source briefed on the probe.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Impassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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