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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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, affordability is becoming just as important as effectiveness.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There have also been a few ransom notes linked to the case, though their validity still remains unclear at this time.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family received numerous ransom notes since Nancy Guthrie was taken, and yet did not pay any ransom, which points to the police being unable to ascertain the validity of the notes or a lack of proof of life attached to them.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anybody who sees any sort of spill or leak in progress should call 911 and the proper authorities will be alerted, Ravitch said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall at the Washington Hilton as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Conclusiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conclusiveness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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