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
Noun
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Cooler temperatures raise level of play The temperature dropped, and the intensity rose.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 July 2025 -
Expressing Emotions Supports Emotional Regulation While many try to instinctively suppress uncomfortable emotions, research shows that simply putting your feelings into words can powerfully help regulate emotional intensity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell misses this point with his fussing about the possible impact of tariffs on prices.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The song had such an impact that the term ‘stan’ was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Noun
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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Most happy marriages have the same few things in common: acceptance, openness, quality time, learning of each other's strengths and weaknesses, communication, etc.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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From discussing the cultural significance of luxury timepieces to beautifully showcasing black love, the SUEDE Men’s Experience is delivering authentic moments crafted perfectly for the contemporary man.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The significance of Ventura’s lawsuit will extend far beyond the trial, Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, previously told CNN.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Bell called on two friends and armed himself with an AK-47 rifle, authorities said.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Saudi authorities originally planned for The Line to house 1.5 million residents by 2030.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Over his long career Moschini forged ties between the brand and design forces like Gio Ponti, Gae Aulenti, Ferdinand Porsche and Michele De Lucchi and saw the brand listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in 2006.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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Quelling pro-Palestinian speech has been positioned as a driving force behind Trump’s pressure campaign.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Interiors are thoughtfully designed but are of secondary importance to the exterior, according to Invictus.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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The issue was of great importance to the late Princess of Wales during what proved to be the final year of her life.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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One possibility that didn’t come up at the meeting: White could file a lawsuit questioning the validity of the signatures on the recall petitions.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Recently, some researchers have questioned the validity of the glass cliff theory.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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