persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv 
-ziv
: tending to persuade
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
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Examples of persuasive in a Sentence
We weren't shown any persuasive evidence that he had committed the crime.
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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And the 1994 movie adaptation starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt wasn’t a persuasive argument to the contrary.
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Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
This argument may have been persuasive at one time, but no longer.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Clear and compelling communication is essential for leaders, whether drafting a persuasive email, presenting to the board, or navigating high-stakes negotiations.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Cost-Effectiveness and Operational Efficiency One of the most persuasive benefits of digital healthcare is its budget-friendliness.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
This argument may have been persuasive at one time, but no longer.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Clear and compelling communication is essential for leaders, whether drafting a persuasive email, presenting to the board, or navigating high-stakes negotiations.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Cost-Effectiveness and Operational Efficiency One of the most persuasive benefits of digital healthcare is its budget-friendliness.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Persuasive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persuasive. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv
-ziv
: tending to persuade
a persuasive argument
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
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