power(s) of persuasion

noun phrase

: ability to persuade people
She used her powers of persuasion to convince them to buy the house.

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Use your powers of persuasion as the moon and Mars harmonize. Usa Today, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Such is the magic of Chavarria’s power of persuasion—a singer the scale of J Balvin or a Marvel actor like Ramirez will gladly answer his phone call. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026 Kelly isn’t capable of lifting cars or running 60 miles per hour; his true strength seems to lie in the power of persuasion. Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 When the bidding for tickets and a hotel stay for a Manchester City–Liverpool game starts slow, Vonn ups the ante with her powers of persuasion. Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for power(s) of persuasion

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“Power(s) of persuasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%28s%29%20of%20persuasion. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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