as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the conclusiveness of DNA testing in paternity suits
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Recent Examples of conclusiveness
But his dictionary, with its conclusiveness, was a huge publishing success.
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Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conclusiveness
Noun
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Each of these decisions moves the state further away from the clarity taxpayers, students and families need to evaluate the effectiveness of the system and the readiness of students.—
Bruce Rauner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Breeze head coach Noelle Quinn compared Bueckers’ effectiveness in Unrivaled’s 3-on-3 format to Skylar Diggins, pointing to how dangerous both players become when the floor opens up and decisions have to be made quickly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Overturning the validity of the IEEPA tariffs but doing as Katyal suggested and limiting the decision to prospective relief could thread an incredibly difficult needle.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, some experts question the validity of these testing measures.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Members of the Little Rock housing authority's board of commissioners on Friday voted to recommend that Keith Fountain be appointed to a five-year term on the board.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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His car was later found abandoned, and authorities began searching the area.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Conclusiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusiveness. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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