persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv 
-ziv
: tending to persuade
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
Examples of persuasive in a Sentence
We weren't shown any persuasive evidence that he had committed the crime.
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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The perks of Italy as a family holiday spot extend way beyond the gastronomic, naturally, though the cuisine and many opportunities to take family cooking classes alone make a persuasive argument.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Though public exhaustion with the war is growing, and the number of people who favor peace talks is high, experts say the voices calling for tougher prosecution of the war against Ukraine are also becoming louder and more persuasive.
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Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The information was more persuasive when certified by an independent third party, which could outperform a general durability claim from the brand itself.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The information was more persuasive when it was certified by an independent third party, and this could outperform a general durability claim made by the brand itself.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Though public exhaustion with the war is growing, and the number of people who favor peace talks is high, experts say the voices calling for tougher prosecution of the war against Ukraine are also becoming louder and more persuasive.
—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
The information was more persuasive when certified by an independent third party, which could outperform a general durability claim from the brand itself.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The information was more persuasive when it was certified by an independent third party, and this could outperform a general durability claim made by the brand itself.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persuasive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv
-ziv
: tending to persuade
a persuasive argument
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
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