1
as in conclusiveness
the capacity to persuade
the "guilty" verdict was all the proof needed of the effectiveness of the prosecutor's closing argument
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the huge upsurge in sales pretty much demonstrated the effectiveness of the new ad campaign
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
your writing lacks effectiveness because practically every sentence is in the passive voice
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Recent Examples of effectiveness
Element Human, which uses behavioral AI to measure creative effectiveness, analyzed a recent Jake collaboration with creator Daniel LaBelle.
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Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Injection wells could also help reduce Arizona’s carbon footprint through carbon capture, though some scientists question that technology’s effectiveness.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The protocol’s effectiveness stems from landmark research published in Circulation, one of the world’s leading cardiovascular journals.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Cuts in those branches of HHS cascade down and damage the WTC Health Program's effectiveness, advocates say.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, is the first to provide evidence for the effectiveness of these programs, highlighting the importance of early intervention.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The next step is testing safety and effectiveness in real patients and varied conditions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Asked whether Marquette is considering expanding the unit's reach in the wake of the crash, university spokesperson Kevin Conway said its effectiveness and use is being assessed and discussed.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Many of Alloy’s studies on effectiveness are based on 12 weeks or more.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Injection wells could also help reduce Arizona’s carbon footprint through carbon capture, though some scientists question that technology’s effectiveness.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The protocol’s effectiveness stems from landmark research published in Circulation, one of the world’s leading cardiovascular journals.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Cuts in those branches of HHS cascade down and damage the WTC Health Program's effectiveness, advocates say.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, is the first to provide evidence for the effectiveness of these programs, highlighting the importance of early intervention.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The next step is testing safety and effectiveness in real patients and varied conditions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Asked whether Marquette is considering expanding the unit's reach in the wake of the crash, university spokesperson Kevin Conway said its effectiveness and use is being assessed and discussed.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Many of Alloy’s studies on effectiveness are based on 12 weeks or more.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectiveness
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Larger trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of azelastine against COVID-19 and to explore the medication’s potential benefits against other respiratory illnesses across more diverse populations and settings, Meiser says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With four generations in the workplace, understanding the efficacy and differences of communication styles is a must for any leader and a critical component of their leadership style.—
Kathryn Lancioni,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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More generally, the Nepalese public criticized the government’s measures disproportionate impact on ordinary users.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The psychological impact of this shift cannot be overstated.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And there is some validity to the fact that the Broncos played against a rookie quarterback, Cam Ward, and a group of receivers (yes, looking at you, Calvin Ridley) who simply could not hold onto the ball.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Several of these firings have led to lawsuits over the nature and validity of the president's ability to replace these individuals, calling into question the limits of the president to control personnel across the federal government.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Smith touched on the importance of the award before the artist touched the stage, especially due to the fact that Abloh was regarded as an innovator and cultural steward.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gray comments come as businesses place more importance on emotional intelligence, or EQ, a skill increasingly seen as essential for executives.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though the Dublin area’s luxury market has typically peaked around $4 million, Knollwood’s scale, provenance, and cultural significance set it apart.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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This venue holds particular significance, is where Serena captured six of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles there, while Venus won two of her seven major championships on those same courts.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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His father, a hard-working Russian immigrant and patriotic US bomber pilot, taught him to respect authority.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Under applicable law, judges are only expected to vacate an arbitration award in narrow circumstances, such as when the award is procured by fraud or when the arbitrator exceeded their contractual authority.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The film’s considerable power depends entirely on its moment-to-moment persuasiveness, on a set of narrative and aesthetic choices that, as presented—in a series of swift, kinetically composed, and jaggedly edited scenes—seldom feel like choices at all.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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