as in to provoke
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 impassion
This heated conversation shows how a single issue can impassion voters enough to deny anything good the other candidate has done.
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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
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
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Butler had pleaded guilty to harassment likely to provoke violence, felon in possession of a weapon and theft in Alaska, but did not report to jail.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
12 June 2026
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While most college broadcast-journalism programs tend to encourage would-be talent to ditch their regional accents in favor of a more neutral, untraceable delivery, TV pros who came up in the bigs aren’t subject to that sort of verbal nullification.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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The event, called Fulfillment Center, was geared toward people of all ages who were encouraged to come, put their phone in a cotton bag and engage with one of the many activities centered around reading, writing, making and playing at a long, communal table.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The mature, honest dialogue offers a sense of resolve, ushering you into a pleasant space that stimulates you to nurture yourself.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Red light is mitochondrially stimulating, so late-night use can disrupt sleep.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Thomas Tuchel was appointed with the simple task of coaching England to a World Cup win, and England showed early signs of his tactical acumen, but also his ability to inspire his players.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Serving East African street food inspired by husband-and-wife owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere’s native Burundi, Waka delivers African flavors in small bites.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Overview The emergence of teleSUR has aroused significant interest due to its uniqueness of being the first regional television channel purely financed by more than three Latin American states.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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