as in compelling
having the power to persuade
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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Recent Examples of persuasive
From political speeches to corporate messaging, the most memorable and persuasive ideas often follow this structure.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
And these relationships can also serve as mentors, sources of persuasive references, future employers, and even potential collaborators.
—Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Some observers said the officials were struggling for a persuasive explanation.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
By the final curtain, that persuasive mission, as even the most scowling purist will admit, has been accomplished.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
And these relationships can also serve as mentors, sources of persuasive references, future employers, and even potential collaborators.
—Judy D. Olian, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Some observers said the officials were struggling for a persuasive explanation.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
By the final curtain, that persuasive mission, as even the most scowling purist will admit, has been accomplished.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
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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.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The technology's current limitations suggest that human developers will remain essential for creating compelling, polished game experiences for now.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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For years, getting travelers to see Athens as more than a transient city would take some convincing; the extent of their stay at the best hotels in Athens would merely include a brief bucket-list visit to the Acropolis before scurrying off to the Greek islands.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some scammers go all the way to produce convincing looking alternatives to pages for organizations that seem so real, like a courier service.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nor is there any conclusive evidence on dosing and timing for supplements.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Stone, as he's done before without providing conclusive evidence, took aim at the Central Intelligence Agency.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 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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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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