as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
there's a certain suasiveness in her imposing looks and demeanor that gives her an advantage as a trial lawyer
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Noun
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These have questionable or no effectiveness, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026 -
This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But his dictionary, with its conclusiveness, was a huge publishing success.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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First responders from multiple agencies in the Union Lake area near Union City looked for more possible victims and worked to clear roads, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The authority owes the city $8 million, which the city has committed to forgive if the changes at the property are done responsibly.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The courage of our convictions and the strength to embody them.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These fibers combine electrical resistivity suitable for Joule heating with exceptional strength and relatively high thermal conductivity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The validity of the process, and whether this law mimics the IEEPA tariffs just struck down, are issues that certainly will come up in federal courts.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Challenge the validity of the debt Debt collectors don't always have airtight documentation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Suasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suasiveness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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