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
The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Members of the state’s transgender community expressed joy and pride on International Transgender Day of Visibility with an afternoon of impassioned speeches, calls to action, and laughter at the Capitol.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Jon Stewart was left bleeding after slicing his hand open on-air Monday while delivering an impassioned monologue on the federal corporate subsidies that appear to be untouched amid the Trump administration’s indiscriminate cuts to civil service agencies.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
One of Keefe’s most impassioned supporters, team sources say, was Poole.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Sen Cory Booker makes history with an impassioned filibuster, GOP pollster calls it a turning point
Robby Soave and Marianne Williamson discuss Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-NJ) record breaking speech on the Senate floor contesting President Trump’s agenda.
—The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Members of the state’s transgender community expressed joy and pride on International Transgender Day of Visibility with an afternoon of impassioned speeches, calls to action, and laughter at the Capitol.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Jon Stewart was left bleeding after slicing his hand open on-air Monday while delivering an impassioned monologue on the federal corporate subsidies that appear to be untouched amid the Trump administration’s indiscriminate cuts to civil service agencies.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
One of Keefe’s most impassioned supporters, team sources say, was Poole.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
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Livvy Dunne gave a passionate testimony during a final hearing regarding the NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 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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Thurmond, the fervent segregationist senator from South Carolina, spoke for 24 hours and 18 minutes — 46 minutes less than Booker.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even when projects earned mixed reviews from film critics or flew under the radar, Kilmer’s performances still drew commendations and cultivated a fervent fan following.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 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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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 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
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Her message prompted an intense, impassioned reaction.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just before the game, the franchise honored him with a video tribute, and Dončić became emotional.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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It wasn’t scripted that Robby gets emotional and breaks down at [that] particular point in the speech….—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassioned. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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