1
as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the forcefulness of his argument is indisputable
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2
as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
delivered the punch line with appropriate forcefulness
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3
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
her clenched teeth only added to the forcefulness of her words
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefulness
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Speaking with an intensity that belies the hippie-speak, Levi is still more of an Aaron Rodgers than a Roger Stone.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025 -
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers started with high intensity and closed the same way on Wednesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Topline Best Buy on Thursday lowered full-year forecasts for profits and sales for the retailer’s fiscal year 2026, citing likely impacts of tariffs on business, becoming the latest company to flag concerns and cut projections, citing uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The justices appeared uncertain in the oral arguments about how to remedy the sweeping use by district judges of nationwide injunctions, which could have a significant impact on the high court’s emergency docket.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Through her lectures and art, Sangeetha champions faith, inclusivity, and the spiritual significance of cultures, striving to create a more compassionate, understanding, and harmonious world.—
Benjamin Liong Setiawan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Just take a hike along the tundra regions of Western Canada, and the significance of that phrase will become clear to you.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Speaking at a press briefing in 2022, Chen Lei, an inspector from Xinjiang’s Rural Revitalization Bureau, indicated that the authorities aimed to increase the number of workers moved to other parts of China by a third in 2023 to more than 38,000, according to a government report posted online.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The foundations of human persuasion are well-documented, perhaps most famously by Dr. Robert Cialdini, who outlined principles like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, commitment and consistency, liking, and social proof.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Officials said Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon, and confirmed that Sanchez's cause of death was blunt force trauma.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Israeli forces are likely to continue targeting Hamas leaders while the humanitarian crisis worsens.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Given the importance of timely loc upkeep, clients may feel pressured to accept whatever slot is offered, even at unusual hours.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Nevertheless, the intersection of these two fields is growing in importance and deserves serious attention from business leaders, engineers and investors.—
Paul Lipman,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Moreover, this objection undermines the validity of your career.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Resilient Test Intelligence: Test assets maintain validity through UI modernization cycles, preserving institutional knowledge across product iterations.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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