as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the persuasiveness of her closing statement changed the minds of several jurors who had been leaning toward conviction
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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.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasiveness
Noun
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The effectiveness of eBird also demonstrates how much wild birds are loved.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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This flexibility enhances efficiency and effectiveness across multiple scenarios, from verifying and containing early-stage fires in remote terrain to supporting large-scale firefighting and cold trailing efforts on major incidents.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Founded in 1963, Kurt Geiger became a leading authority in footwear and accessories in Europe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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But again, check with the authorities first, and proceed with caution.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With its investments in AI infrastructure and obvious strengths on the power front, this is a country that is building out data centers and positioning itself as a hub for AI, entertainment, sports, finance, high-tech manufacturing and more.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Persuasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasiveness. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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