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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a very forceful argument against going to war
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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Recent Examples of forceful
This is why all your communications with others will be energetic and a bit forceful.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
He was sworn as U.S. Attorney for California’s Central District in early April, where he’s continued to bedevil state leaders by assisting with the Trump administration’s forceful immigration agenda and targeting state laws allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
And what made Kennedy’s accusations all the more forceful was that he must be considered to be speaking in the name of his boss, President Donald Trump.
—Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
Mamdani, a socialist Assembly member from Queens, has centered his mayoral run on affordability, leading a forceful campaign effort both on social media and through thousands of volunteers.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
He was sworn as U.S. Attorney for California’s Central District in early April, where he’s continued to bedevil state leaders by assisting with the Trump administration’s forceful immigration agenda and targeting state laws allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
And what made Kennedy’s accusations all the more forceful was that he must be considered to be speaking in the name of his boss, President Donald Trump.
—Martin Schram, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025
Mamdani, a socialist Assembly member from Queens, has centered his mayoral run on affordability, leading a forceful campaign effort both on social media and through thousands of volunteers.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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After Jelly Roll’s big moment cost McIntyre a win at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, McIntyre is a strong candidate to challenge for the WWE Championship immediately after SummerSlam, especially with a lack of other compelling options on SmackDown.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And signs have emerged that the White House may be misreading Trump’s election mandate and the political moment, with new polls showing public sentiment turning nationwide on the president’s increasingly aggressive enforcement tactics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Putin would hit them through relentless cyber attacks and increasingly aggressive military moves on their borders.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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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
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As the platform nears its 15th anniversary, Instagram is launching a bold new campaign called ANYWAY—a global creative movement co-created with some of today’s most influential artists, including Tyler,The Creator, Rosalía, Fred Again.., Cole Bennett, Clint 419, Nadia Lee Cohen, and Slawn.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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But experience proved influential for some, even if a player hadn’t reached the league yet.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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His impersonation is so convincing that Lu and Shin are initially fooled.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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How Companies Are Using AI One of the most convincing arguments for AI is its capacity to improve efficiency.—
Carmen Skipworth,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Świątek, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, reached the final in a series of emphatic victories.—
Grace Jordan-Weinstein,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Two seasons have passed in a blur of stomping channel runs and emphatic finishes, with the 27-year-old racking up 97 goals in just over 8,400 minutes — the equivalent of 93 full games.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Jane Street has disputed the findings and is expected to mount a vigorous defense.—
Daniel Schlaepfer,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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One positive blessing today is that your health feels vigorous and strong!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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As mild-mannered Clark Kent and his powerful alter ego, who'd regularly save his pals Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, Reeves brought likability, honesty and an authoritative streak to the role that changed his life. 1.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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