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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Though not overly themed around Star Wars, the tiny house certainly makes a forceful impression and combines its sleek black appearance with a compact but storage-packed interior layout.
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Before the votes, House Democratic leaders announced their opposition to the Homeland Security bill as the party’s rank-and-file demanded a more forceful stand in response to the Republican president’s immigration crackdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
This enables the humanoid to perform both delicate and forceful tasks with exceptional precision, stability, and adaptability, allowing for reliable handling of tools, components, and complex assemblies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
In a forceful press conference following the incident, Frey urged ICE to leave the city.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Before the votes, House Democratic leaders announced their opposition to the Homeland Security bill as the party’s rank-and-file demanded a more forceful stand in response to the Republican president’s immigration crackdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
This enables the humanoid to perform both delicate and forceful tasks with exceptional precision, stability, and adaptability, allowing for reliable handling of tools, components, and complex assemblies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
In a forceful press conference following the incident, Frey urged ICE to leave the city.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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