persuasiveness

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Recent Examples of persuasiveness The film’s considerable power depends entirely on its moment-to-moment persuasiveness, on a set of narrative and aesthetic choices that, as presented—in a series of swift, kinetically composed, and jaggedly edited scenes—seldom feel like choices at all. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasiveness
Noun
  • There’s no denying the cost-effectiveness of investing in a high-quality luggage set, so this seasonal sale is the time to score the Coolife Luggage 4-piece Set while bags are only $34 apiece.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Young children have to use spacers, holding chambers that allow the patient to breathe in the medication slowly so more of it reaches the lungs, and a spacer would hinder a dry-powder inhaler’s effectiveness.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement After consultations with Israeli officials, Qatari negotiators, and regional mediators, Witkoff and Kushner assembled a 20-point peace plan calling for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the survivors have been urging authorities for more than five years to bring him to justice.
    Meena Duerson, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Why Charlotte the robot stands out This 3D printing construction robot stands out for its unique mix of speed, strength, versatility and affordability.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Two blockbuster trading debuts in India this week will showcase the country’s rising status as a fundraising hub, while testing the strength of its markets.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Persuasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasiveness. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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