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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Meier, the winningest coach in UM history (men’s and women’s) and one of the most passionate in any sport, won 362 games during her tenure.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The residents here are very passionate about the neighborhood.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
  • There’s some passionate kissing and fade-to-black love scenes that show a little bit of undressing and then cut to Waverly and Blake under the sheets in bed.
    — Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Most of all, thank you to our passionate, dedicated fans!
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • This passionate planet is now making positive progress that’ll make your chores feel like a breeze.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2023

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