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.
—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
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
Noun
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This emphasis on user-friendly effectiveness is immediately apparent in CyberFOX’s simple setup approach.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ervin recommends placing these about eight feet apart for maximum effectiveness.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
Noun
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But in terms of global impact, socially, culturally and economically, nothing comes close to the World Cup.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Amodei, however, remained optimistic about AI's impact on humanity and its ability, for instance, to cure medical maladies.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Among them are several sustainability goals incentivizing Kering brands to adopt alternative materials like mycelium and to reduce the intensity of bovine leather products.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Noun
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But his dictionary, with its conclusiveness, was a huge publishing success.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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So using these as natural barriers obviously has an enormous significance — enormous importance.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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For now, however, his focus is on preparing himself and his teammates for the country’s first FIFA World Cup match since Haiti played in 1974, and Miami carries a special significance along that goal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Yet signs of pressing persist as the Padres steer solutions toward aggressiveness on the basepaths.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The aggressiveness was needed on a night Spurs head coach directed players to pick Brunson up full-court after San Antonio makes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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That’s one of our city’s greatest strengths.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Even in a less spectacular season at the tip of a City side which did not always play to his strengths, Haaland still found the net 38 times in 52 club appearances.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The women learned technical skills including welding, riveting, aircraft assembly and munitions manufacturing while helping produce equipment and supplies needed by Allied forces.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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This came a day after US forces shot down four other Iranian attack drones that were launched toward the strait.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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