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
In the end, Beard’s interpretation of the Constitution did not prevail—his evidence was not altogether persuasive—but his provocation helped usher in an era of constitutional renewal in the United States.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Confidence is quietly persuasive now.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Meanwhile, your communication skills are especially sharp and persuasive, making this an excellent time for interviews, pitching, negotiating or building your online presence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
That argument, however, is less persuasive with the NCAA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Confidence is quietly persuasive now.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
Meanwhile, your communication skills are especially sharp and persuasive, making this an excellent time for interviews, pitching, negotiating or building your online presence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
That argument, however, is less persuasive with the NCAA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for persuasive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasive
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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An hour north of New York City, the Hudson Valley has turned into one of the country’s most compelling beer regions with farms, river towns, mountain backdrops, and a concentration of serious breweries that keeps growing.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary and one of Labour’s more convincing politicians, was one of several ministers who asked the Prime Minister to set a timetable for his departure.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The recreations were so convincing that visitors from Tennessee believed the film had shot on location.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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This finale was written before the cancellation of Gen V, so a conclusive ending was not written for them, hence the future storylines this will set up.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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No Americans have had a conclusive positive test result.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasive. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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