impassion

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Recent Examples of impassion This heated conversation shows how a single issue can impassion voters enough to deny anything good the other candidate has done. Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020 Arlington Martin’s Patrick Dunn was impassioned as his athletes competed, visibly hungry, while Allen’s Jerry Best was calm, meticulously thinking. Peter Scamardo, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2020 Kaplan’s drink list is part primer, part manifesto, part impassioned scribbled notes. Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019 A week after the Oscars, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s focus shifted from Gemma Chan’s couture and Frances McDormand’s custom Birkenstocks to his new, impassioned ready-to-wear collection. Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2019 Although Milan succumbed to what was eventually a crushing defeat, the dynamic, expressive and high-energy performance which Gattuso’s side delivered was impassioned, committed, and very much a reflection of their manager. SI.com, 11 May 2018 Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn’t quite fit this part. Katie Walsh, idahostatesman, 24 Aug. 2017 Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn’t quite fit this part. Katie Walsh, kansascity, 24 Aug. 2017 Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn't quite fit this part. Katie Walsh, latimes.com, 24 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassion
Verb
  • Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Yet, as many observers predicted, attempts to extend transatlantic cohesion through NATO expansion ultimately provoked a Russian reaction that a transatlantic relationship premised on economic cooperation might not have had.
    JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Attendees left the event with tourniquets or trauma bandages and were encouraged to reach out to Bound Tree Medical to purchase additional supplies for their congregations.
    Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Deadheading encourages chocolate cosmos plants to produce more flower buds, keeping plants productive.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • States generally had strong revenue growth in 2021 and 2022 because of economic growth, which included federal aid to stimulate the economy.
    Bram Sable-Smith, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The data delay comes at a time when economists were looking for signs of a rebound in the job market after months of disappointing reports and when the Fed is expected to announce at least one additional rate cut before the end of the year to stimulate growth.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Trailers showing Erivo in full green-skinned Elphaba costume and Grande decked out in a sparkly pink G(a)linda gown have surely inspired new and old fans alike.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But then Swift reveals the full conceit of the song, which is how flattering and even arousing it is to hear about someone thinking about you constantly (even if for negative reasons).
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The scans aroused suspicions, and the decision was made to admit Jim through the emergency room.
    Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Impassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassion. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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