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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
His tone, phrasing, and natural charisma made an immediate impact, prompting Bublé to make an impassioned pitch.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
With the internet still in impassioned discussion about the situation, one thing remains clear: for many, the idea of being abandoned in a time of need is an unforgivable act.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Tuttle stands by her action alluding to comments by Tilda Swinton, who was at the festival this year to received an Honorary Golden Bear, and made an impassioned political speech on the opening night.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
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China has responded after Donald Trump Jr. made an impassioned case for his father's pick for a top Pentagon post.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
His tone, phrasing, and natural charisma made an immediate impact, prompting Bublé to make an impassioned pitch.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025
With the internet still in impassioned discussion about the situation, one thing remains clear: for many, the idea of being abandoned in a time of need is an unforgivable act.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Tuttle stands by her action alluding to comments by Tilda Swinton, who was at the festival this year to received an Honorary Golden Bear, and made an impassioned political speech on the opening night.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
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Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 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
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However, the Tigers seem to have set themselves up for warmer days ahead.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cover and let rise in a warm place (75°F to 80°F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Last year, intense protests and riots against immigration erupted throughout England after 17-year-old Axel Muganwa Rudakubana stabbed and killed young girls at a dance class.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
8 Mar. 2025
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This film transitions between moments of intense governmental and political drama, and moments of sympathetic, emotional anguish with the Hernandez family.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Yes, machines can handle impressive data processing and pattern recognition at scale, yet humans contribute emotional resonance, holistic thinking, and ethical judgment.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Examine your emotional reactions One of the hallmarks of misinformation is its ability to provoke strong emotional responses, whether outrage, fear or validation.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassioned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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