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
What started as a fulfillment of the fourth-grade persuasive writing standard became a bill in the 2025 Indiana General Assembly.
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Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The legal arguments outlined in the memo were not persuasive to Trump appointees at HHS, which oversees Medicaid.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
They are supposed to be taught how to think critically for themselves, how to be able to formulate a coherent and persuasive argument, and how to engage in meaningful conversations with individuals of differing viewpoints to sharpen their developing minds.
—Ron Morganstern, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
But perhaps the most persuasive testimony came from Mrs. Hall herself, who embodied the defense’s portrait of a loyal, unsuspecting wife, home alone and anxious over her husband’s mysterious disappearance.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The legal arguments outlined in the memo were not persuasive to Trump appointees at HHS, which oversees Medicaid.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
They are supposed to be taught how to think critically for themselves, how to be able to formulate a coherent and persuasive argument, and how to engage in meaningful conversations with individuals of differing viewpoints to sharpen their developing minds.
—Ron Morganstern, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
But perhaps the most persuasive testimony came from Mrs. Hall herself, who embodied the defense’s portrait of a loyal, unsuspecting wife, home alone and anxious over her husband’s mysterious disappearance.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
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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.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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After Jelly Roll’s big moment cost McIntyre a win at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, McIntyre is a strong candidate to challenge for the WWE Championship immediately after SummerSlam, especially with a lack of other compelling options on SmackDown.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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How Companies Are Using AI One of the most convincing arguments for AI is its capacity to improve efficiency.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His impersonation is so convincing that Lu and Shin are initially fooled.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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The forensic evidence was so conclusive that the case settled for a fraction of the initial demand, saving millions in potential damages.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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So Professor Thackeray, being a smart and thorough scientist, decided to obtain conclusive proof.—
Sam Kelly
July 8,
Literary Hub,
8 July 2025
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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