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
The information was more persuasive when it was certified by an independent third party, and this could outperform a general durability claim made by the brand itself.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
And Albert Grossman was such a persuasive kind of guy.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
For similar reasons, the NFL would argue that New Orleans Saints quarterback Hunter Dekkers is not a persuasive point of comparison.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
But if both candidates combined win 50% or more of the vote, Damon Cann, the Utah State University political science professor, said that is a persuasive argument about the direction Democratic candidates should be heading in the area.
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Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
And Albert Grossman was such a persuasive kind of guy.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
For similar reasons, the NFL would argue that New Orleans Saints quarterback Hunter Dekkers is not a persuasive point of comparison.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
But if both candidates combined win 50% or more of the vote, Damon Cann, the Utah State University political science professor, said that is a persuasive argument about the direction Democratic candidates should be heading in the area.
—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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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.
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Any platform, from Zoom to Microsoft, can be compatible with scammers utilizing deepfakes, fake profiles or convincing backgrounds such as an FBI seal.
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Instead of abstract phishing examples, show employees how much of their own digital footprint is publicly available and how easily fraudsters can turn it into a convincing fake profile, email or message.
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Although rescuers had not detected conclusive signs of life, the operation continued under the watch of the child’s parents and grandmother.
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The best shot at making a conclusive determination on who raped Sebold would come through DNA analysis of the physical evidence.
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Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.
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Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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