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
Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Since being introduced, committee meetings have drawn hundreds of impassioned protestors.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Public hearing draws large crowd, tense exchanges Big League Brews closed early on July 1 to allow employees to attend the hearing, which saw impassioned statements from bar owner Matt Taylor, his attorneys, staff, customers and nearby residents.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 July 2025
Sheikh Naim Qassem, a prominent Hezbollah figure, delivers an impassioned speech during the funeral of Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Aqil in Beirut, Lebanon , on September 22, 2024.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
As House floor leader for the Democrats at the state Capitol, Stevenson has given several impassioned speeches over the years.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Since being introduced, committee meetings have drawn hundreds of impassioned protestors.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Public hearing draws large crowd, tense exchanges Big League Brews closed early on July 1 to allow employees to attend the hearing, which saw impassioned statements from bar owner Matt Taylor, his attorneys, staff, customers and nearby residents.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 July 2025
Sheikh Naim Qassem, a prominent Hezbollah figure, delivers an impassioned speech during the funeral of Hezbollah leader Ibrahim Aqil in Beirut, Lebanon , on September 22, 2024.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
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The greatest scientists of any age have always been those most passionate about their field — most drawn to the transcendence reflected in their studies — those whose lives were as great as their work.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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And although the show was fairly undersold, the band's passionate fanbase was rewarded with a great spectacle of a show.—
Cal Roach,
jsonline.com,
5 July 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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Pearl, who is Jewish, has expressed his fervent support for Israel in the face of rising antisemitism in the U.S. since the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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No matter the fervent focus on Asian cuisine, Aramara is in Mexico after all, so the interplay with local ingredients and flavors does not completely fall to the wayside.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The movie, inspired by a Charles Dickens’ tale of a boy and father who explore the life of Jesus, is headed for a second-place finish with $17 million to $18 million after earning $7 million Friday from 3,200 locations (in a successful marketing stunt, kids are being allowed in for free).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There were several safety cars during the race, along with changing conditions with periods of intense rain followed by a drying track.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Early Friday morning, intense rain caused flash flooding across Texas Hill Country.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Stacy sought to foster emotional and physical self-reliance among its campers, according to Texas Monthly, which cited an old brochure from her time.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Jackson added that his studio helps people clear their mental and emotional vessels through yoga and meditation, aiding in stress management and overall well-being.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassioned. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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