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
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The wild card is Chicago alto saxophonist Lenard Simpson, a prodigious young player known for his impassioned improvisational flights.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Leo issued an impassioned plea to recognize the dignity of migrants from the port of Arguineguín, in the Canary Islands.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
On Andrew’s instructions, Leilas had been directing impassioned videos in which Hruskova, Pencov, and Anghel denied all the charges.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Root, the stoic Kevin Carroll, the impassioned Kingston Rumi Southwick, the beautifully present Jeff Hiller, the great Dale Dickey and the quietly scene-stealing K Callan.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The wild card is Chicago alto saxophonist Lenard Simpson, a prodigious young player known for his impassioned improvisational flights.
—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Leo issued an impassioned plea to recognize the dignity of migrants from the port of Arguineguín, in the Canary Islands.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
On Andrew’s instructions, Leilas had been directing impassioned videos in which Hruskova, Pencov, and Anghel denied all the charges.
—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassioned
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
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Goldberg, a fervent fan of the Boys in Blue, is the founder of the Echo Park Spiritual Outreach community, Nefesh.
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Rivaling artificial intelligence super PACs are seeking to affect the candidacy of Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman, who has been a fervent supporter of AI regulations.
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Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
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Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves.
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Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise.
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
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Ahead, shop more Quince clothing inspired by Shields and Henchy.
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It’s inspired by flight, with soaring, winged architecture that echoes the spirit of travel.
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“Impassioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassioned. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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