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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The researchers then examined the signals, including how strong they were (measured in decibels, a unit used to convey the relative intensity or loudness of a sound) and which frequencies the ear responded to most strongly.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025 -
There were hard runs before and after training, and drills that were high in intensity.—
Richard Amofa,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Large impacts, like collisions with asteroids or comets, could also have influenced Mars’s climate.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world, so these job losses will have significant impact on the economy.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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Auburn has reached its second national semifinal ever, off the strength of unanimous All-American big Johni Broome and the cadre of good shooters in his orbit.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dwyer has the speed to take the top off of defenses, but his hand strength has also been impressive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colossal is leaning into the pop culture significance of its invention, including setting up the pups for a photo shoot on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones, courtesy of Peter Jackson.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike medicine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t have the authority to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before the products are sold to the public.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zozo said the acquisition of Lyst will form the cornerstone of its international expansion strategy, while Lyst’s brand authority and intelligence will be further strengthened by leveraging Zozo’s market leadership in Japan.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zelensky said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting with the Russians.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The United States is leading separate peace talks with Kyiv and Moscow as Ukrainian and Russian forces seek to strengthen their respective hands through territorial gains.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors have stressed the importance of Mortensen’s testimony as the only living person to see the intruder.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Judge’s ruling blocking Trump deportations is invalid, argues WSJ column: Dan Huff interview Dan Huff, Senior Fellow at American Path Initiative, elaborates on his recent op-ed that challenges the validity of U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg’s deportation order.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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This type of setting could have helped even the most intransigent of scholars realize that reports of Khmer Rouge atrocities likely had validity.—
Ray Cavanaugh,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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