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
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Foreign adversaries can exploit cultural nuances to craft messages that resonate more deeply with specific audiences, enhancing the persuasive power of disinformation.
—Azwad Anjum Islam, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The Apple study's revelation that AI reasoning models fail when faced with true complexity mirrors how overconfident individuals often struggle with genuinely challenging problems while maintaining their persuasive veneer.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
She is gifted at translating each client’s experience into a persuasive strategy.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
Yet these persuasive quiet bits sit within the larger shape of a book that was meant to be melodramatic and violent.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Foreign adversaries can exploit cultural nuances to craft messages that resonate more deeply with specific audiences, enhancing the persuasive power of disinformation.
—Azwad Anjum Islam, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The Apple study's revelation that AI reasoning models fail when faced with true complexity mirrors how overconfident individuals often struggle with genuinely challenging problems while maintaining their persuasive veneer.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
She is gifted at translating each client’s experience into a persuasive strategy.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
Adjective
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In a category full of compelling options, this is arguably the most compelling choice.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While summer nail color trends tend to be bright and sunny, with shades like swimming pool blue, cherry red, and butter yellow playing a starring role in a manicurist's palette, Robbie does make a compelling case for swapping your fresh white or jelly pink for an unexpected, gothy color.—
Allure,
Allure,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Hallucinations, when models generate convincing but false information, can mislead decision-making and create legal exposure.—
Shane Buckley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Why the latest PayPal phishing scam is so convincing Most phishing scams try (and fail) to impersonate big companies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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First, as Paul points out, laboratory tests may not be conclusive or may appear normal, even when the patient is clearly experiencing abnormal symptoms.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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Replay seemed to show LeMahieu getting in under Sánchez’s tag, but a lack of conclusive evidence led to the original call being upheld after a review.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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
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The Hierophant brings up tradition, structure, and the influence of authority.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 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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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Lozano said one of Dritz’s strengths is her versatility.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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