persuasiveness

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
  • Davis said that the center has been around for 50 years speaks to its effectiveness in helping people achieve their goals.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The money would provide for beginning mechanical removal of the algae mass in the most problematic areas and setting up test areas for the effectiveness of algicides, Miller said.
    Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The emergency proclamation authorizes the Hawaii National Guard to assist civilian authorities and directs all state agencies to cooperate in response efforts.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Security Investigations Task Force officer by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to authorities.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 8 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Persuasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasiveness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on persuasiveness

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!