persuadable

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Recent Examples of persuadable Can Ukraine get the upper hand here, and are these top advisers going to be persuadable? CBS News, 24 Nov. 2024 But the contest is still within the margin of error in essentially every swing contest, and there are few, if any, persuadable voters left. Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Oct. 2024 But there is a bigger share of these persuadable voters who are trying to decide between a third-party or writing in or just staying home. Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024 The point is to reach voters who may not be paying attention or are still persuadable. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for persuadable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuadable
Adjective
  • This practice makes the entrance into extremism more palatable for young, impressionable people by masking violence behind seemingly harmless mechanics.
    Arthur Coelho Bezerra, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
  • Deference to parents should be especially pronounced at the ages when children are young and impressionable, and especially on matters of cultural, social, and moral education.
    The Editors, National Review, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kate Rockwell is sweet and wide-eyed as the kind but unsophisticated Jane.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The group writes its malware in relatively unsophisticated scripting languages like VBScript and Powershell rather than the C++ used by savvier hackers.
    Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The new regime has not yet cemented its control over the country, and its political positions seem malleable.
    David Makovsky, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
  • The entire history of online culture is a cautionary tale about how little distance there is between ironic and real appreciation, and Bateman has always been a more malleable icon than most.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • Determined to reconnect with the childlike joy of making music, Seavey aimed to create something fun and meaningful.
    Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
  • There’s this very childlike quality to him.
    Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tranquillity, often simple but rarely simpleminded, may be Ruscha’s essential quality as an artist.
    Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2023
  • But in general election terms, impeachment is a boon for the Democrats, which is why McCarthy is desperately trying to slow-walk these simpleminded drives for vengeance.
    Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 7 July 2023
Adjective
  • In practice, this means making time for one-on-one check-ins, sharing sincere recognition, and being fully present in meetings.
    Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • But some of my 25 things were sincere attempts to express life lessons.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • The movie then flashes back to reveal the unworldly events of the day before.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2025
  • While there are countless superhero stories flooding the TV landscape, Emma Moran's Extraordinary soars with its down-to-earth, Boys-esque twist, where being a hero isn't all it's cracked up to be and unworldly abilities aren't just devices for destruction.
    Alex Galbraith, EW.com, 24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • McCartney’s photos — candid, wide-eyed, sometimes a bit blurry — are now on view at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills through June 21.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2025
  • Interest has soared since then, especially among wide-eyed children.
    Gary Robbins, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Persuadable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuadable. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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