as in compelling
having the power to persuade
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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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 persuasive
The Editors, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
The thought pointed to the idea that statistics can be persuasive, even if used inappropriately.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
The noise-cancelling on board, though no match for the mighty AirPods Pro 2, is persuasive.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The thought pointed to the idea that statistics can be persuasive, even if used inappropriately.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
There are two situations in which the executive may have a persuasive case for defying a judicial order.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
The thought pointed to the idea that statistics can be persuasive, even if used inappropriately.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
The noise-cancelling on board, though no match for the mighty AirPods Pro 2, is persuasive.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The thought pointed to the idea that statistics can be persuasive, even if used inappropriately.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
Adjective
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What started as a part-time gig and a family tradition is quickly becoming a compelling franchise opportunity in the landscaping industry.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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One of the most compelling offerings this week is the cross-generational collaboration between 2 Chainz and the legendary Isley Brothers, a fusion of hip-hop and soul decades in the making.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Tonge is convincing in his conclusion that the religious orders are a permanent feature of Turkish politics and public life.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Farke’s side could not have been more convincing in their final push for the Premier League.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Estimates of people with other arrhythmias are less conclusive, but in general, people with arrhythmias are at higher risk of having heart attacks or strokes and dying early, Pell said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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While some studies have found potential associations—often at higher-than-recommended levels—experts caution that the evidence is mixed and not conclusive.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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New York authorities identify possible Gilgo Beach victim known as 'Peaches' New York authorities on Wednesday announced the identity of a possible Gilgo Beach serial killer victim known as 'Peaches,' whose torso was found in a park in Lakeview, New York, in 1997.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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State troopers learned of the traffic stop at 6 p.m. when they were alerted by New York State Police and the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center that the driver of a black Acura TLX fled from authorities on Interstate 95 North in New York, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Noun
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Night Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Got Involved in a Brawl at the Polo Lounge (Exclusive) Through it all, Goldsmith-Thomas has learned her versatility is one of her greatest strengths.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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