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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 Synonyms for effectiveness
Noun
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Moreover, researchers have conducted thorough evaluations of the vaccines in pregnant women, confirming their safety and efficacy in this demographic.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025 -
Realistically, this Phase I trial – which tests for safety and efficacy, as well as dose parameters – should be completed by some time next year, and if successful will move to the next stage, involving a larger population.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The turtle is reportedly doing fine and the golf ball impact doesn’t seem to have caused long-term consequences besides a pretty unique scar.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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Topline Best Buy on Thursday lowered full-year forecasts for profits and sales for the retailer’s fiscal year 2026, citing likely impacts of tariffs on business, becoming the latest company to flag concerns and cut projections, citing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Moreover, this objection undermines the validity of your career.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Resilient Test Intelligence: Test assets maintain validity through UI modernization cycles, preserving institutional knowledge across product iterations.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Rather than demanding Arab and Muslim partners choose sides, Trump understands that a prosperous Gulf can engage from strength.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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Through her lectures and art, Sangeetha champions faith, inclusivity, and the spiritual significance of cultures, striving to create a more compassionate, understanding, and harmonious world.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Geneva, Switzerland Reuters — A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday afternoon, causing a deluge of ice, mud and rock to bury part of a mountain village evacuated earlier this month due to the risk of a rockslide, authorities said.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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In an era where anyone can generate a realistic video of anything for $1.50, the credibility of the source becomes our primary anchor to truth.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2025
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IndyCar issued penalties to the team, and Roger Penske later fired his three top IndyCar officials in an attempt to restore trust and credibility from both fans and those in the IndyCar paddock.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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