as in compelling
having the power to persuade
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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Recent Examples of persuasive
Once Venus enters Libra mid-month, the love planet will add a layer of sweetness to your words and exchanges, making you as charming and persuasive as ever.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Cords and the Cuddles The owner's wife may have a point about the lack of discipline, but the cat's persuasive cuteness struck a chord with viewers who rushed to the cat's defense.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The nation's companies need to start now to make the persuasive case to those kids about the benefits of skilled trades work.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The drama is more persuasive at showing us how its two leads evolve.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Cords and the Cuddles The owner's wife may have a point about the lack of discipline, but the cat's persuasive cuteness struck a chord with viewers who rushed to the cat's defense.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The nation's companies need to start now to make the persuasive case to those kids about the benefits of skilled trades work.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The drama is more persuasive at showing us how its two leads evolve.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The increasing accessibility of convincing deepfakes has alarmed some observers.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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But Bentonville, Arkansas, makes a convincing case for the crown.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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The initial analysis, concluded on August 8, 2025, confirmed the skull was that of an adult, but could not provide further conclusive information.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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That means kimchi's beneficial bacteria could potentially offset the hypertensive effects of sodium, although the research is not conclusive.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rockets big man Alperen Şengün was limited to 5-of-18 shooting after a strong season opener in Oklahoma City.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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