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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
Noun
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Hegseth ordered this latest move to streamline the number of religions in a May 20 memo sparking the controversy with the Mormon lawmakers.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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For Yantrasast, part of Bukhara’s appeal lies in its history as a Silk Road city where cultures, religions, and ideas mixed for centuries.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The list complied with a 2013 congressional mandate to capture a better picture of the faith and beliefs in the ranks.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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This World Cup, with its unprecedented global outreach, offers a unique opportunity to observe the values, beliefs and relationships that players choose to display on their bodies.—
Gustavo Morello,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Noun
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People leave cults, but the cults do not always leave them.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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As with many cults, the multi-layered aspects of Eternal Values can be dizzying to track.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The lawyer indicated that people are exercising their right to express opinions and to protest peacefully, rights enshrined in the Cuban constitution.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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In separate opinions on June 4, the Colorado Court of Appeals vacated the homicide convictions of former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec and ordered new trials on those charges.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The scenery was breathtaking, but the thought of the approaching dusk loomed large in our minds.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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This show works to understand how those two minds—both devoted to upending the art market by making work that’s not easily categorizable—entertain certain themes simultaneously.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Other interior highlights included a dedicated library and a primary suite described as a spa-style retreat, complete with a steam shower and — naturally — more lake views.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Another taxpayer, Adolphus Sutherland, expressed his torn feelings.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Stay busy to combat pessimistic feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Failure to disclose arrests or convictions, constitutes misrepresentation, and can lead to ESTA denial, revocation or a permanent bar from the US.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Nearly 70% of the people held at California’s detention centers have no criminal convictions, according to previous reporting from The Sacramento Bee.—
Mathew Miranda
June 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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