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
Voters of all persuasions are feeling the pain, setting in motion a demand for tax fairness that could make 2026 an upset election season.
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Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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
Users may wrongly assume chatbots are neutral or not programmed with pre-existing attitudes and persuasions, though research shows even minor asymmetries in language can influence decisions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Big box retailers have increasingly been drawn into the nation's culture wars as shoppers of all political persuasions wield their wallets to make their beliefs known at the cash register and on social media.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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
Users may wrongly assume chatbots are neutral or not programmed with pre-existing attitudes and persuasions, though research shows even minor asymmetries in language can influence decisions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Big box retailers have increasingly been drawn into the nation's culture wars as shoppers of all political persuasions wield their wallets to make their beliefs known at the cash register and on social media.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasions
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Many Pacific Northwest tribes have subsisted on the fish for millennia and have woven them into their religions and languages.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are mystical experiences recorded in all religions, many of which suggest some sort of consciousness beyond all religions.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Now, try marrying those beliefs and behaviors with someone else's.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of their biblical beliefs about Israel, Hummel said, evangelical backers, known as Christian Zionists, have become central to American support.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Based on Jon Krakauer's novel of the same name, Under the Banner of Heaven is a raw, gritty look into the world of fundamentalist Mormonism and the power of cults, all through Pyre's eyes.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Galt says that throughout the long postproduction process, to the best of his memory, Kubrick never once hinted at any real-life cults.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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The 'Sons of Anarchy' alum decided to go without the opinions of his critics — and his supporters.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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With cancellations and delays at the top of travelers' minds, especially only weeks before Thanksgiving, here is what to know.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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It is criminalized, typically as reckless endangerment, but isn’t categorized in the minds of normal people as a social crime.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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The planner pages include monthly calendar views, weekly spreads, address pages, lined note paper, and useful facts at a glance.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Border Patrol experienced a similar shift during its hiring surge, attracting individuals with strong anti-immigrant views or a desire for quasi-military action.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Jan. 2026
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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His criminal history included convictions for robbery, kidnapping and attempting to kill a corrections officer by strangling him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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There already have been dozens of convictions in federal court for fraud in connection with the meal vouchers program in Minnesota.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Persuasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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