as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
an impassioned plea for justice
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as in provoked
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 impassioned
David Waldstein, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
But also there, making an impassioned plea, were Ben Kingan's parents.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
From scoring some free pizza (shame about the pizza guy) to watching some MTV videos in the middle of Mulaney’s impassioned speech explaining his need for vengeance, the sketch’s would-be mastermind can’t stop everything from coming up Chad.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
During an impassioned speech at SCAD TVfest in Atlanta on Friday, the Orange is the New Black star tore into the Republicans' anti-trans legislation before introducing a screening of her new show, Clean Slate.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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On hallowed ground in Maplewood, N.J., a small group of impassioned athletes braved the January cold to fling a disc.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
But also there, making an impassioned plea, were Ben Kingan's parents.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
From scoring some free pizza (shame about the pizza guy) to watching some MTV videos in the middle of Mulaney’s impassioned speech explaining his need for vengeance, the sketch’s would-be mastermind can’t stop everything from coming up Chad.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
During an impassioned speech at SCAD TVfest in Atlanta on Friday, the Orange is the New Black star tore into the Republicans' anti-trans legislation before introducing a screening of her new show, Clean Slate.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those passionate fans is Mateo Carreón, a 16-year-old junior at Jesuit High School.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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One is his base of unionized government workers and community activists who share his fervent belief in the rectifying power of progressive policies.—
Will Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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An artist and activist with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Rotolo encouraged Dylan’s support for the nascent civil rights movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to check Rite Aid's website for holiday store hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Will the timepieces that make their debut in the coming months reflect the exuberance of the former period or the practicality inspired by the reckoning that came after?—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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Hailey's husband Justin Bieber, were attending their pal Lauren Perez's bowling birthday party at Lucky Strike Beverly Hills at the Beverly Center, which may have inspired their boxy attire.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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That was the idea of having this riff that was gonna be really intense, and probably pretty majestic as well, but quite intriguing.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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This is a performance that entwines intense physicality with simmering determination, and a sense of humor.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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At the mention of Welsh’s name the room burst into applause and an emotional standing ovation.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Celebrity Style Palmer is going viral for her emotional acceptance speech celebrating Black community.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassioned. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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