as in compelling
having the power to persuade
convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused
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as in conversion
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view
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as in persuading
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convincing
Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Last year, companies that make highly addictive and dangerous drug products spent more than $4.5 million convincing lawmakers that today's high-potency marijuana and psychoactive THC drugs are safe.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With further research, more convincing signs of life might appear, Taylor tells CBC News’ Nicole Mortillaro.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Last year, companies that make highly addictive and dangerous drug products spent more than $4.5 million convincing lawmakers that today's high-potency marijuana and psychoactive THC drugs are safe.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
The singer plays the part of a smitten admirer whose best bet for not going home alone is convincing their crush to spend a little more time in their presence.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convincing
Adjective
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What started as a part-time gig and a family tradition is quickly becoming a compelling franchise opportunity in the landscaping industry.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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And at the end of the day, there’s nothing more compelling than that.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The properties include a $2.2 million Dorchester townhouse, a $2.3 million nearby townhouse conversion and a $3 million multifamily house in Boston's Roxbury Crossing neighborhood.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The plane has undergone a $10 million conversion to transform it into a modern marvel, while still retaining that retro feel and look.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bears don’t appear to be having much trouble persuading offensive players to come to Chicago after hiring Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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While some studies have found potential associations—often at higher-than-recommended levels—experts caution that the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pressure, not just words or attempts at persuasion, must compel Russia to cease fire and end the war.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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However, at least from a Liverpool persuasion, its remaining minutes on the field mean something.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Convincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convincing. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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