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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Russini issued a forceful denial, then resigned while criticizing the media after her employer sought verification.
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
That was one particularly forceful one.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument.
—Ediberto Roman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to forceful statements from family members, a 10-page motion to deny bail was filed by Yolo County District Jeff Reisig prior to the hearing.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
That was one particularly forceful one.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument.
—Ediberto Roman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In addition to forceful statements from family members, a 10-page motion to deny bail was filed by Yolo County District Jeff Reisig prior to the hearing.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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