passionate
Example Sentences
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The Italians were disciplined, stylish, and unapologetically passionate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
"I learned pretty early through fan engagements how passionate they were about this. It was not always super friendly," added Meis.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“Jim was a leader of a small, passionate group who believed in the concept of bringing elite open-wheel competition to Long Beach in the 1970s,” said Roger Penske, Penske Corporation chairman, in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
My parents and siblings all laughed at me because I was such a passionate fan.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.