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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The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ayton responded with one of his more forceful games of the season, producing a double-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds and two assists.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Major attacks on energy infrastructure or civilian areas would also be likely to spark a more forceful response from allies.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Mar. 2026
Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ayton responded with one of his more forceful games of the season, producing a double-double with 14 points, 12 rebounds and two assists.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Major attacks on energy infrastructure or civilian areas would also be likely to spark a more forceful response from allies.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Mar. 2026
Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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