as in compelling
having the power to persuade
convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused
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as in conversion
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view
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as in persuading
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convincing
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Everton lack attacking quality in both full-back positions, while the Scot will still need convincing of Barry and Beto’s ability to lead the line long-term.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The circumstances are implausible enough that O’Hara must carry the entire burden of convincing audiences of her own unlikely mistake.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Either way, this requires a bright star to produce a signal large enough to be convincing.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Everton lack attacking quality in both full-back positions, while the Scot will still need convincing of Barry and Beto’s ability to lead the line long-term.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Nimble and inventive, with convincing special effects work, the film is a charming parable that continually finds ways to reset itself.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The circumstances are implausible enough that O’Hara must carry the entire burden of convincing audiences of her own unlikely mistake.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convincing
Adjective
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The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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As a means of generating its own conceptions of goodness that feel compelling to most human beings, its record is quite mixed, perhaps because that’s not what it was ever designed to do.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The firm also has ample experience with adaptive reuse and historic preservation projects, such as the conversion of an 1889 mansion into a luxury condominium building.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Free cash flow conversion rate over 90%.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lengths to which users have gone to try to keep GPT-4o alive, whether by persuading the company to keep it online or by preserving it themselves, speak to the importance the chatbot has taken in the lives of some of its users, potentially because of the nature of human psychology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In other words, if Warsh were to succeed in persuading his colleagues on the Board and FOMC in slimming down the Fed — something not at all sure given the limited power of the Chair — there would be difficult tradeoffs.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On the other hand, research on how strongly protein, red meat, saturated fat and dairy are linked with chronic disease risk is much less conclusive.—
Michael I Goran,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
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Florida law makes grand jury proceedings secret, so the silence isn’t conclusive.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every president since has participated, regardless of party or religious persuasion.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Their success is not measured in persuasion, but in turnout.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This rich, satisfying chili is just right for a wintry night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Among the recovered materials, dysprosium, ytterbium, and erbium are considered high-value due to strong demand and limited substitutes, while yttrium and gadolinium are widely used in electronics, lighting, and healthcare.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Paris Reuters — French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as US tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry group FEVS said on Tuesday, warning of no imminent relief.—
Reuters 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The superstars of the NHL will return to Winter Olympic action later on Wednesday, bringing with them thousands of fans from across the world, but it’s been far from a smooth buildup to the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Nathan launched her own bicoastal firm, The Agency Group (TAG), bringing along some former Hiltzik Strategies colleagues as well as clients including Depp, Drake, Logan Paul, The Chainsmokers and key K-pop producer Hybe America.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Convincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convincing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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