1
as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the suffragists' gradual persuasion of the American people that voting rights had to be extended to women
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2
as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
debating theology with someone of a different persuasion
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3
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
he's of the persuasion that everything that happens in this world is part of a divine plan
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as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
there was an inherent persuasion in his sonorous voice that made listeners put aside any misgivings about his message
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Recent Examples of persuasion
The lady has no filter—and fantastic powers of persuasion.
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ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
So the mayor’s ability to right the city’s finances will depend largely on her power of persuasion.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
Pressure, not just words or attempts at persuasion, must compel Russia to cease fire and end the war.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Pike Abilities Masha clearly has powers of persuasion bordering on the supernatural.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
So the mayor’s ability to right the city’s finances will depend largely on her power of persuasion.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
Pressure, not just words or attempts at persuasion, must compel Russia to cease fire and end the war.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Pike Abilities Masha clearly has powers of persuasion bordering on the supernatural.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasion
Noun
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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My follow up was meant to use sarcasm to make a serious point: The First Amendment provisions on religious liberty were written by Madison to prohibit state encroachment on religion, which is exactly what this bill does.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Bob Burg, known for his deep belief in listening as a superpower, said the people who listen better than anyone else in the room are the ones others remember.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But in certain circumstances, the skin can't keep up with the conversion of sugars on the interior, causing the bananas to split in the process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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That motel conversion will cost over $500,000 per door to build, while the North Sacramento tiny homes will cost about $200,000 to build, according to the city and county staff reports.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Highly thought-of items tend to include cult collections from iconic designers, at top luxury brands - Hedi Slimane, Marc Jacobs, Martin Margiela, or Jil Sander, with prices that can be close to original prices or slightly higher.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Simone is the dutiful personal assistant for an ultra-wealthy socialite named Michaela (Julianne Moore), whom Devon thinks might also be a murderous cult leader.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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In my opinion, using AI agents to rethink the creation, delivery and scaling of value is more effective than simply viewing them as efficiency tools.—
Umair Javed,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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What's on Kourtney Kardashian Barker's mind right now?—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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To my mind, the Caesars Palace Times Square proposal is the best option to ensure that sense of security and help the Crossroads of the World thrive.—
Duane Jackson,
New York Daily News,
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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This is a view of the world where social, environmental, and economic issues are interdependent and must be addressed together.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In 1956, a survey of over 2,000 professors showed that 61% had been contacted by the FBI; 40% worried that students might misrepresent their politics; and about a quarter would not express their views for fear of the government.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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“Persuasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasion. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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