forcefulness
noun
Examples of forceful in a Sentence
He has a very forceful personality.
She's a confident and forceful leader.
They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
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Fares Fares is a forceful actor who dramatizes George’s movie-star vanity from the inside out.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2025
When Hellebuyck stopped Matt Duchene a few minutes later, the chant was revived yet again, this time louder, more forceful.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Avoid requesting help or advice in a way that’s forceful or comes with expectations.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
That is a violation of the post-World War II consensus against the forceful seizure of another country’s land, a foundational principle of the United Nations that has kept even China from extending recognition.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2025
When Hellebuyck stopped Matt Duchene a few minutes later, the chant was revived yet again, this time louder, more forceful.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Avoid requesting help or advice in a way that’s forceful or comes with expectations.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
That is a violation of the post-World War II consensus against the forceful seizure of another country’s land, a foundational principle of the United Nations that has kept even China from extending recognition.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forceful
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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