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
But the first such decision could still be persuasive for other judges, who are able to look at related cases when making decisions.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
This is partly why, even at just 30 years old, Chalamet entered this Oscar season with a persuasive narrative to go all the way.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
His judgments about the characters—both famous and obscure—who mattered in this low, dishonest era are always persuasive.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Scholars of rhetoric have long argued that economics functions not merely as a set of policies or outcomes, but as a powerful persuasive appeal — one that directs public attention and legitimates political action.
—Kenneth Zagacki, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
This is partly why, even at just 30 years old, Chalamet entered this Oscar season with a persuasive narrative to go all the way.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
His judgments about the characters—both famous and obscure—who mattered in this low, dishonest era are always persuasive.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Scholars of rhetoric have long argued that economics functions not merely as a set of policies or outcomes, but as a powerful persuasive appeal — one that directs public attention and legitimates political action.
—Kenneth Zagacki, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
Adjective
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Burke has been in multiple audiences of its national tour for a compelling reason.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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For anyone using a Pixel 8a or an older device, however, the upgrade is far more compelling thanks to better battery life, improved cameras, expanded AI capabilities, and new software features.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Because in the world of phishing scams, the messages that look the most convincing are often the most dangerous.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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On top of that, Monday's bounce wasn't overly convincing from a volume standpoint.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Such evidence is key in assessing responsibility for a strike, and without it, assessments cannot be conclusive.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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As of Saturday night, after Maxey took that nasty spill in the waning moments of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 125-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, there wasn’t anything conclusive on his status.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Boko Haram has since become stronger, with thousands of fighters and different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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That kind of political intrusion does not make families safer or stronger.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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