SUASIVENESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

suasiveness

noun

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

The traditional flu shot ranges in effectiveness from 22% to 56%, according to the Mayo Clinic.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
One of the reasons people are reluctant to get a flu shot is because of its sometimes weak effectiveness in protecting against symptoms.

— Alice Park, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of effectiveness

Noun

The Fulton County Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to adopt a resolution formally opposing efforts by development authorities to reduce property taxes as a data center recruitment tool.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The next year, health authorities linked a cyclospora outbreak in part to Taylor Farms, tracing it back to the same central Mexico facility implicated in this year’s outbreak.

— Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of authority

Noun

For now, though, Denver appears focused on preserving Bo Nix’s favorite target for a full-strength playoff run.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
Jacas, whose reps have steadily increased over the week, has by no means dominated for even a stretch of practice, but flashes of excellent upper-body strength and burst off the line are there.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of strength

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As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
As Nora’s speech and Catherine’s kind moments suggest, characters’ actions don’t consistently reflect their overall moral stance, which is often based on misunderstandings and falsehoods, its validity unknowable even to them.

— Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of validity

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