How to Use passionate in a Sentence

passionate

adjective
Definition of passionatenext
Synonyms for passionatenext
  • He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
  • She is passionate about art.
  • We were moved by his passionate plea for forgiveness.
  • She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
  • On the stone quays of the Seine, even the most passionate odes to the river’s charms tend to arrive at the same conclusion: Nope.
    — Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
  • The singer rushed the field along with Kelce's family and friends after the win, sharing a passionate kiss with the NFL star on the field.
    — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The most passionate Bears fans look at the 18-week schedule and see a paved road to playoff contention.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2023
  • A lot of people, she was touched to see, were still passionate about that mission.
    — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The patients are passionate about advancing the science, to help others like them in the years and decades to come.
    — Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
  • As the costs to the British Mandate rise, so too do the challenges to Wilkin and Shoshana’s passionate relationship.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 17 Sep. 2023
  • On one hand, relic hunters are passionate about the past, and some document it with care.
    — Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2023
  • Heesen gave one passionate skipper one hell of a Christmas present this year.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2023
  • An overflow crowd at City Hall shared passionate pleas for and against the ordinance.
    — Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
  • The talk show host, 69, was a passionate fan of the late Queen of Rock ‘n Roll (who died on Wednesday at the age of 83) before forming a close friendship with her.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • The valley is filled with people who are passionate about wine and want to share their favorites with others.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Kawamoto says the One Piece cast's passionate approach to training is rare.
    — William Goodman, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The fandom is so immense and passionate for this universe.
    — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 12 May 2023
  • There has to be dedication from a city that claims to be so passionate about its sports teams, and that love must spread to women’s sports.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The story follows a passionate stunt double, who falls in love with Yan Mingxiu, the young scion of the Yan family.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Odell and Derbez have known each other for two decades, and Odell knew that this was the type of story that his partner would be passionate about telling.
    — Tommy Calle, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The young chef is also passionate about a new movement that’s taking the culinary world by storm across the border in the States: aging seafood.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 13 June 2024
  • Over the past few years, these rising artists have garnered a passionate fan base and widespread acclaim.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2023
  • People who are passionate about the topic will come up with new stuff going down the road, and write their own articles and books.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Share your concerns with a passionate display of your willingness to go the distance and get things done.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
  • So much for answering to a passionate fan base that has plenty of questions.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The show was canceled in 2019, garnering a passionate fan response to save the show, including one fan who went on a hunger strike.
    — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Nov. 2023
  • But there are many retirees who are passionate about cycling in any form, electric or old-school.
    — Erin Gifford, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2024
  • But last month, Levi posted a video on Instagram making a passionate defense of the strike.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The former pro basketball player is passionate about his new career as a day trader and hopes to be able to provide for his future family.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Enter, the clinch cover: book jackets featuring a couple in a passionate embrace.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 1 Aug. 2024

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