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 forcefulness
Being reflective in meetings but getting mistaken for being hesitant, while fast talk and forcefulness are praised as decisiveness.
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Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Jackson’s allies have emphasized the forcefulness of his message and convictions.
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Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
While most players publicly say they don’t wish to be traded, there was a forcefulness in Rust’s tone when the topic would arise.
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Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Michael is stunned by the usually reclusive Creed's sudden forcefulness.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
But the forcefulness of pastors' rhetoric about Kirk has provoked conflicting feelings for some believers.
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Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
What follows are 165 pages about what the future of AI will look like, drawn with clarity and theoretical forcefulness.
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Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Jackson’s allies have emphasized the forcefulness of his message and convictions.
—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
While most players publicly say they don’t wish to be traded, there was a forcefulness in Rust’s tone when the topic would arise.
—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Michael is stunned by the usually reclusive Creed's sudden forcefulness.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
But the forcefulness of pastors' rhetoric about Kirk has provoked conflicting feelings for some believers.
—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
What follows are 165 pages about what the future of AI will look like, drawn with clarity and theoretical forcefulness.
—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefulness
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As electronic warfare capabilities continue to proliferate, maintaining navigation and mission effectiveness without constant access to satellite signals has become increasingly important.
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There may be an issue with how the pills dissolve, which could impact their effectiveness.
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Many of the injuries displayed rectangular, band-like and patterned characteristics consistent with impact from a belt-like object, Detective Balders wrote.
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This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.
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For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
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The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
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But his dictionary, with its conclusiveness, was a huge publishing success.
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In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
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Haiti vs Brazil, more than a soccer game Despite the final result, the significance of the match extended beyond soccer.
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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The White Sox loaded the bases with one out, but Chase Meidroth grounded into a force at the plate and Colson Montgomery struck out.
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Freight traffic using the Chonhar bridge declined 71% in just two weeks this month, according to Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s drone forces.
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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