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
Like all national narratives, at its best this is little more than a persuasive fiction.
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Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
The chemical change observed after intensive brain training is persuasive, says Michael Hasselmo, director of the Center for Systems Neuroscience at Boston University, who was not involved in the study.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Taylor makes a persuasive case for how artists can grow, if incrementally and maybe bitterly, amid so much numbing digital noise.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Amanda’s version is pretty persuasive.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
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Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
The chemical change observed after intensive brain training is persuasive, says Michael Hasselmo, director of the Center for Systems Neuroscience at Boston University, who was not involved in the study.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Taylor makes a persuasive case for how artists can grow, if incrementally and maybe bitterly, amid so much numbing digital noise.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Amanda’s version is pretty persuasive.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
Adjective
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Department stores still have to make a compelling case for consumers to come back.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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North Carolina is renowned for its music, creativity, and breathtaking mountain views, but its large-scale artworks offer another compelling reason to visit the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Broncos, meanwhile, are riding one of the least convincing six-game winning streaks in recent memory.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In reality, bringing the real-life husband and wife together on screen required some convincing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Researchers further explain that the discovery of microscopic deformation features in quartz provides conclusive proof that the Jinlin crater was formed by an asteroid impact.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement What the NFL changed to reduce injuries In recent years, as research about CTE has become more conclusive, some sports leagues have begun to concede that head impacts are a problem.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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But despite strong technical progress, widespread adoption remains challenging due to cost, infrastructure demands, and limited technological maturity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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