1
as in religions
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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as in beliefs
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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Recent Examples of persuasions
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.
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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
The files are more proof that elites of all persuasions seem plenty comfortable saying the quiet part out loud or engaging in egregious, shameless behavior, banking on a culture that has given up on demanding consequences.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Colleges and universities nationwide continue to grapple with polemic issues associated with the fair treatment of individuals of differing backgrounds, political persuasions, and sexuality.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Reactions to this tragedy from friends on social media align completely with their political persuasions.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins believes the key to her election victory Tuesday — the first for a Democrat in almost 30 years — was her outreach to people of all political persuasions.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
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
The files are more proof that elites of all persuasions seem plenty comfortable saying the quiet part out loud or engaging in egregious, shameless behavior, banking on a culture that has given up on demanding consequences.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Colleges and universities nationwide continue to grapple with polemic issues associated with the fair treatment of individuals of differing backgrounds, political persuasions, and sexuality.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Reactions to this tragedy from friends on social media align completely with their political persuasions.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins believes the key to her election victory Tuesday — the first for a Democrat in almost 30 years — was her outreach to people of all political persuasions.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
Noun
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Freedom to hold religious rites in Jerusalem must be ensured for all religions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Our ability to ignore, repress, and deny is matched only by our ability to believe the unbelievable and to give chimeric notions the power to found religions, nations, and institutions.—
Robert Pogue Harrison,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the comments, Ivey argued with fans using Bible verses and accused several of being sinners for their beliefs and lifestyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Young girls being swept away with various cults.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a prevalent sentiment among documentary filmmakers that most streamers and distributors are only interested in projects about the three C's — cults, crime and celebrities.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Texas A&M University, nor of Fortune.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just a few years ago, the antique cushion cut diamond was not a stone on many people’s minds.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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For the mothers in the Ladan camp in the town of Dollow, survival is the only thing on their minds — not the Iran war or how UNICEF gets the supplies to keep the place running.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move to Amazon comes after the episode premiered on the Backyard Sports YouTube channel on January 29, quickly amassing more than 1M unique views on the platform.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Several of the actors in the show have been questioned about joining the franchise despite its creator’s anti-trans views.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Katrina Lake, founder of Stitch Fix, said not having female role models growing up contributed to feelings of imposter syndrome despite her company’s $120 million IPO in 2017.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Whether people were on the hiking trail, along the lakeshore, on the water, or looking out from stunning viewpoints, their feelings of awe had lasting effects.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The narcoterrorism statute has only produced four convictions since it was implemented in 2006, two of which were later overturned, according to Reuters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The junior right fielder dug down deep and stuck with his convictions Tuesday after struggling to create type of contact during his first two plate appearances.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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