persuasions

plural of persuasion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of persuasions Americans of all persuasions routinely join and support groups — typically organized as corporations — to achieve their various goals, including political ones. Bradley A. Smith, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions. Jeffrey Rosen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Tuesday's protest gathered people of all ages and political persuasions as Milei faces declining approval ratings over slumping economic activity, falling wages and climbing unemployment. ABC News, 12 May 2026 While ashy shades of all persuasions have been trending lately, this incredibly striking look transforms black hair with cool ashy gray balayage. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 In order to stave off potentially bruising losses in November, Republicans of all persuasions are working to get on the same messaging page to pitch voters on why their party should stay fully in power over the next few years. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 McCoy emphasized that the desire to incorporate more democratic oversight on the growth and development of artificial intelligence should unite people from all political persuasions who often otherwise disagree with each other. Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026 To be sure, restricting voting access can negatively impact voters of all political persuasions. Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026 In the meantime, Americans of all political persuasions should welcome the news. Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
Noun
  • While some religions, including Hinduism and Islam, prohibit or discourage intoxication, others use alcohol to connect with the divine.
    Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
  • The birds, unconstrained by politics and religion, are a ubiquitous site in the Old City that hosts holy sites for the world's three largest monotheistic religions.
    Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • That means moving beyond confirmation bias and the comfort of having your beliefs affirmed to seek truth and accuracy.
    Rey Ramsey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Instead, beliefs about aging may influence the choices people make every day, said Fitzpatrick.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • That’s obviously why the book is structured around six cults.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Burpee said the expansion of the State Fair’s cannabis exhibit and lounge seems to reflect changing opinions around marijuana usage in California.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • While the majority of classicists are embracing the spectacle of Nolan’s blockbuster, opinions start to diverge when discussing his adaptation of Homer’s language for the screenplay.
    Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Following SpaceX’s splashy record-setting public offering last month, that’s the big question on many investors’ minds.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone urged jurors to keep their minds open about the case, which hinges not only on actions but on motivation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Rooftops for views of the city Charlotte has a handful of rooftops with excellent views of the skyline, perfect for Instagram.
    Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The floor plans were a jigsaw alignment, jutting around to provide access to windows and narrow harbor views.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan.
    Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Since then, prosecutors have secured 15 convictions in the criminal case.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The driver was arrested and booked into the Placer County Jail on multiple charges, including hit-and-run, driving under the influence and DUI with prior convictions.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

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“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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