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as in conclusiveness
the capacity to persuade
the "guilty" verdict was all the proof needed of the effectiveness of the prosecutor's closing argument
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the huge upsurge in sales pretty much demonstrated the effectiveness of the new ad campaign
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
your writing lacks effectiveness because practically every sentence is in the passive voice
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectiveness
Noun
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Safety and efficacy vary highly between products; look for those that are independently tested and verified.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2025 -
This is a big problem in terms of the Presidents efficacy as well as well as his administration.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Environmental impacts According to Suiter, Asian needle ants wreak havoc in native environments.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Those creators and organizations who seize this moment will not only succeed in the technological arena but also create a sustainable socio-economic impact.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Even at centers where funds appear to have led to considerable research output, internal strife calls into question the validity of their work.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The White House statement also questions the validity of the pardons and commutations issued by Biden—especially his commutation of the sentences of 37 inmates on federal death row—echoing another Trump claim.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Investors are valuing OpenAI as essential infrastructure (not a startup anymore), considered to be in the same league as cloud computing or semiconductors, highlighting the strategic importance of foundational AI models.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The importance of hairstyles did not disappear from American culture, but even some hairstyles became increasingly subject to claims of biological inevitability: white women grew long hair naturally, and white men grew full beards naturally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Rather than demanding Arab and Muslim partners choose sides, Trump understands that a prosperous Gulf can engage from strength.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
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Harnessing a diversity of strengths, skills and knowledge lies at the heart of effective change management.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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These drinks were likely of social, religious and medical significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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The facility also gained cultural significance as the birthplace of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, which were introduced in 1991, though the origin story has been the subject of litigation.—
Piper Heath,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Handling Mistakes Traditional leaders see mistakes as a threat to authority.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Chelan County Sheriff's Office Last week, authorities asked people who live or own cabins in remote areas of several Washington state counties to lock their doors, including locking up sheds, while the search continued.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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By offering legal certainty, institutional-grade infrastructure, and reputational credibility, these jurisdictions are becoming the preferred environments for serious and sustainable cryptocurrency ventures.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Conversations with veterans also helped bring realism to settings such as camps, prisons, and villages, details that infused credibility into the story.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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