1
as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the forcefulness of his argument is indisputable
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2
as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
delivered the punch line with appropriate forcefulness
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3
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
her clenched teeth only added to the forcefulness of her words
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefulness
Noun
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There has to be urgency, there has to be force, there has to be intensity, there has to [be] concentration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025 -
The narrative, though minimal, resonates through its intensity and restraint.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Noun
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If the case is appealed to a circuit court of appeals, that could broaden the impact because circuits span multiple states.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Is Son Heung-min sharp enough to start on the left wing and make a decisive impact?—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The Celtics’ greatest strength and greatest flaw is their persistence.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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In the first half of the 20th century, even as labor unions gained strength elsewhere, there was a fear of giving federal workers too much say over how the nation's laws were carried out.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Against that backdrop, Monday’s meeting has taken on a heightened significance.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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With the restoration complete, the film’s premiere at Cannes Classics takes on special significance for its original stars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Seven of 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail through a hole in a wall behind a toilet remained on the run May 17, as authorities in Louisiana continued a massive manhunt and wondered if the men had had inside help.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The company does not have the moral or constitutional authority to sell the genetic information of its customers.—
Moti Mizrahi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Wilson, a one-of-one force on the wing who had something of a mid-career renaissance in his second season back from ACL surgery, feels the same.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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An unusually large force of six B-2 Spirit stealth bombers started arriving on the island in March.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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What To Know In a letter to Rubio on May 7, lawmakers stressed the importance of expanding the State Department's 2024 pilot program, which allowed certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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The rapper’s attorneys questioned the validity of the search warrants that police obtained to round up the evidence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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When an article is submitted to a journal, most medical journals utilize double-blinded peer review, meaning the article is sent out typically to two to four medical experts to assess the validity of the manuscript and if publication is warranted.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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