as in satisfied
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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as in believing
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as in persuaded
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Recent Examples of convinced
Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
But since 2023, many users have convinced themselves that the billionaire is masquerading as this now-prominent influencer, using a pseudonymous identity to sing his own praises.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
California teacher Harriet Glickman had encouraged and eventually convinced Schulz to create a Black character after King’s assassination.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go?
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
For his part, Drew wasn't convinced.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Still not convinced the puffer is for you?
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Martin promised to rewrite the song, but Tom Drake — who played Garland’s love interest — convinced him not to scrap it.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
But since 2023, many users have convinced themselves that the billionaire is masquerading as this now-prominent influencer, using a pseudonymous identity to sing his own praises.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
California teacher Harriet Glickman had encouraged and eventually convinced Schulz to create a Black character after King’s assassination.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Not a fan of open-concept homes, but still not convinced that closed, individual rooms are the way to go?
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
For his part, Drew wasn't convinced.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Still not convinced the puffer is for you?
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Martin promised to rewrite the song, but Tom Drake — who played Garland’s love interest — convinced him not to scrap it.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convinced
Verb
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Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From there, the team set about making Victor feel comfortable and confident as both a filmmaker and a performer.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Financial institutions can build trust by judiciously providing key information to help clients make confident decisions without unnecessary complexities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Former Danity Kane singer and Diddy protégé, Aubrey O'Day, has been following the trial and isn’t sure what the outcome will be.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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The power of climbing the same ladder, ring by ring Like many Gen Z grads, Godwin wasn’t sure where to take her career after obtaining her bachelor’s and master’s in English from the Universities of Oklahoma and Iowa, respectively.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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But saying that would imply that the past was somehow inferior to our own historical moment—less progressive, less accepting.—
B. Pietras
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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Still, Dedra has, to date, been more accepting than Syril of the moral and procedural compromises required to move up through the Imperial world.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The Apple study's revelation that AI reasoning models fail when faced with true complexity mirrors how overconfident individuals often struggle with genuinely challenging problems while maintaining their persuasive veneer.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Most accidents happen when overconfident visitors ignore the rules or stray from marked paths.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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In a March incident, a Riverside man was arrested on suspicion of pulling over unsuspecting drivers.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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At the same time, scammers have gotten smarter about stealing personal information from unsuspecting users.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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At the same time the unquestioning Free Palestine refrain that surrounds us all does not answer the simple question of why the hostages have still not all been returned?—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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Their unquestioning, immovable fealty is frightening.—
Neil A. Grauer,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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