1
as in believing
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2
as in persuaded
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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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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
Verb
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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And over the opening month of this season, Yamamoto’s confident mound presence has been mirrored behind the scenes, the pitcher becoming more vocal in game-planning meetings and assured in his clubhouse demeanor.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Both Roseman and Sirianni were confident that Mukuba could deliver the same blows in the NFL despite being undersized.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sweat, sure, but also just the indignity of it.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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That is a sure fire way to get people to flee the dollar.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 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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That Vince McMahon Rejected One of the reasons Saraya is considering returning to WWE is because the company is more accepting of wrestlers doing things outside of the promotion.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The authors of the study found that people who valued openness to change were not only more accepting of divorce, but also more likely to take action when dissatisfied.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Do not make the mistake of being too overconfident about your new business.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Balance enthusiasm with professionalism by showing energy without appearing desperate or overconfident.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Before Saturday Night Live or Last Man on Earth, Forte tested his comedic sensibilities on his unsuspecting parents.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Scammers have recently been posing as Shein with fake delivery updates, attempting to catch unsuspecting shoppers out.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their unquestioning, immovable fealty is frightening.—
Neil A. Grauer,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2024
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If Trump’s party was no longer delivering wins, then maybe his opponents didn’t need to show him such unquestioning loyalty.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
9 Nov. 2023
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“Convinced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convinced. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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