as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
after trying many remedies for the condition, he finally found an effectual one that actually helped
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the effectualness of that new cancer treatment has yet to be proven
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Recent Examples of effectual
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Others argue even if wilderness therapy is effectual for some, its premise is flawed.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Others argue even if wilderness therapy is effectual for some, its premise is flawed.
—USA Today, 8 Dec. 2022
The road to a systemic overhaul has been rocky ; the process itself has been marked by internal fighting and a reluctance among some members to embrace effectual change.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
For more than 150 years, HBCUs have played a vital role in ensuring that African Americans and students of all races can receive a competitive education and become influential leaders and effectual changemakers.
—Glamour, 26 May 2022
The comedy of Dugan’s writing and delivery aren’t all that effectual.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2021
The work continues—certainly more effectual, if not louder, than the sound bites.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2020
The most that can be decisively taken from all this is that the factors that render radical action productive or counterproductive, effectual or ineffectual, are complex.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 30 May 2020
Adjective
Will prospective politicos and those holding positions of power prompt effectual projects to maintain upkeep and ensure each and every citizen is safe rather than pushing self-serving, divisive social agendas?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Others argue even if wilderness therapy is effectual for some, its premise is flawed.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Others argue even if wilderness therapy is effectual for some, its premise is flawed.
—USA Today, 8 Dec. 2022
The road to a systemic overhaul has been rocky ; the process itself has been marked by internal fighting and a reluctance among some members to embrace effectual change.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
For more than 150 years, HBCUs have played a vital role in ensuring that African Americans and students of all races can receive a competitive education and become influential leaders and effectual changemakers.
—Glamour, 26 May 2022
The comedy of Dugan’s writing and delivery aren’t all that effectual.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2021
The work continues—certainly more effectual, if not louder, than the sound bites.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2020
The most that can be decisively taken from all this is that the factors that render radical action productive or counterproductive, effectual or ineffectual, are complex.
—Osita Nwanevu, The New Republic, 30 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectual
Adjective
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Airlines, including United, are working with the FAA to address the issues and ensure safe and efficient air travel.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Proper muscle recovery allows muscles to rest and heal, which will help make your workout routine safer and more efficient.—
Health,
Health,
12 May 2025
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To demand that every new formulation be tested against an inert placebo would mean turning back the clock to reproduce trials that may have taken place decades ago, but resulted in the licensing of the original vaccine after safety and efficacy were established.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The close call, however, prompted Congress to require more rigorous safety and efficacy data from drug manufacturers and empower the FDA to monitor the industry more closely.—
David Armstrong,
ProPublica,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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But the past has shown external pressure – especially from Washington – can be effective.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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Building effective dashboards requires moderate Notion skills but minimal ongoing maintenance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Fans from America to Europe to Australia bought his books and flocked to his one-man shows, and his potent doses of humor and hard truth enthralled both the highborn and the humble.—
Mary Ann Gwinn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Fentanyl — a potent and deadly opioid laced into seven out of 10 pills seized by officers — wasn’t out on the street.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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“Effectual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectual. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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