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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Noun
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This means moving beyond keywords and building content around buyer intent, clear answers, and proof of authority.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025 -
The bodies' heads were discovered nearby in a plastic bag, authorities said, according to the Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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While the increasing trade deficit (exports minus imports) represents the strength of American buying power, the percentage of total trade that is an export (exports divided by total trade) represents billions in additional U.S. exports of soybeans, aircraft, medical devices and more.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Every arrest and every seizure disrupts transnational criminal groups and reflects the strength of interagency collaboration.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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“Persuasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasiveness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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