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 25 Sep. 2026.

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