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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a very forceful argument against going to war
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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Recent Examples of forceful
That intent could be seen with a more forceful bat flip than usual following his home run.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Anguish is redirected into forceful speculation, all without sacrificing the laughs.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
Though the worker accused of forceful treatment of kids had only been working at the day care for months, Golden says other parents told him their kids had issues with day care staff.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Although groups had been testing the limits of hard rock for a few years by the time Black Sabbath arrived, the band purified their aggression into a forceful, unrelenting sound that would define a new style of rock.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 July 2025
Anguish is redirected into forceful speculation, all without sacrificing the laughs.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2025
Though the worker accused of forceful treatment of kids had only been working at the day care for months, Golden says other parents told him their kids had issues with day care staff.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
Although groups had been testing the limits of hard rock for a few years by the time Black Sabbath arrived, the band purified their aggression into a forceful, unrelenting sound that would define a new style of rock.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forceful
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The challenge was to come up with something that would give him the opportunity to do something that was unique and compelling and different than other people had done.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 knocks it out of the park thanks to its compelling mystery, dark sense of humor and a stellar cast led by Jenna Ortega.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Potential Fed chair David Zervos backs an aggressive rate cut.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Poor oral hygiene allows plaque bacteria to produce acids that contribute to decay, while aggressive brushing can physically wear away the enamel surface.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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Understanding those cultures is crucial if brands want to be more influential and persuasive.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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More than three decades after its initial release, one of Indian cinema’s most influential action dramas is gearing up for a return to theaters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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Still need convincing that this should be your next vacation destination?—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ronny Henriquez, Tyler Phillips and Calvin Faucher came shut down Aaron Boone’s offense in a convincing and lifeless fashion.—
James Oconnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Zayn’s emphatic, lightning quick victory at WWE SummerSlam may not bode well for the future of Kross.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Now, 51 percent of you are emphatic Kaprizov is staying (compared to just 17 percent last year).—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Skip intense workouts since caffeine can raise your heart rate, and vigorous exercise could make symptoms like shakiness or anxiety feel worse.4 3.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Scientific theories about the origin of the universe often involve a vigorous give-and-take between speculation and discovery.—
Sean M. Carroll,
The New York Review of Books,
31 July 2025
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Whether creating targeted blog posts, authoritative corporate content, persuasive e-commerce descriptions, or detailed educational resources, precise prompts enhance engagement, SEO performance, and monetization potential.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The decision means that in the authoritative opinion of the international legal community, all countries are under an obligation to contribute to the efforts to reduce global greenhouse emissions.—
Daimeon Shanks-Dumont,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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