forcefulness
noun
Examples of forceful in a Sentence
He has a very forceful personality.
She's a confident and forceful leader.
They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
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This will be another forceful statement from the artist whether intended as such or not.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
The forceful rebound followed the flagship cryptocurrency’s dive below $61,000 on Thursday, marking a 15% plunge on the day.
—Liz Napolitano,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Having worked with both individuals, Sullivan should know exactly how to recreate what Schneider has built - teams carried by their rushing attack and forceful defense - and propped up in Seattle for 16 seasons.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The pair voted ‘no’ in a rare and forceful show of public opposition toward a fellow Democrat’s bill.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
The forceful rebound followed the flagship cryptocurrency’s dive below $61,000 on Thursday, marking a 15% plunge on the day.
—Liz Napolitano,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Having worked with both individuals, Sullivan should know exactly how to recreate what Schneider has built - teams carried by their rushing attack and forceful defense - and propped up in Seattle for 16 seasons.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The pair voted ‘no’ in a rare and forceful show of public opposition toward a fellow Democrat’s bill.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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