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as in efficient
producing or capable of producing a desired result
an effective treatment of the once-dreaded disease gave an effective speech that won over many undecided voters
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made an effective argument in favor of the proposal
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as in actual
existing in fact and not merely as a possibility
made the mistake of confusing the plant's production capacity with its effective output
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Try This Instead
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effective communication
meaningful communication
persuasive communication
good communication
successful communication
essential communication
an effective dose
effective management
productive management
successful management
proper management
high-impact management
efficient management
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Recent Examples of effective
Are Mineral Sunscreens Better Than Chemical Sunscreens? Mineral and chemical sunscreens are both effective, but contain different active ingredients.6
Mineral sunscreens (or physical sunscreens) primarily contain titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or both.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Instead, the revolutionaries relied on more subtle but equally effective means: publicly humiliating prominent loyalists and destroying their stature in the local community.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
But according to research, the two most effective ways to lower your blood sugar through exercise are high-intensity workouts and strength training.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 June 2025
Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Instead, the revolutionaries relied on more subtle but equally effective means: publicly humiliating prominent loyalists and destroying their stature in the local community.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
But according to research, the two most effective ways to lower your blood sugar through exercise are high-intensity workouts and strength training.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effective
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These coverage losses were avoidable with better, more efficient communication.—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The company discontinued the 5.7-liter engine amid tightening fuel economy regulations and a companywide push toward electric vehicles and more efficient engines last year under ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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This $150 price drop is a pretty compelling reason to pick one up, whether for yourself or for a grad in your life.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Only 41% of brands surveyed revealed their wage policies, and just 24% provided data on the actual wages paid throughout their supply chains.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Rizzo doesn't seem to think that Cleveland will give him that chance, but the actual answer to that question is currently unknown.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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If their impressive durability isn’t convincing enough to add them to your virtual cart, the set’s 6,000-plus five-star ratings should be.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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These messages are far more convincing than the sloppy scams of the past.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s the real opportunity for the industry today.—
Shahar Man,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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JoJo Siwa has been on a real rollercoaster ride over the past month.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
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While another research review published this year in Nutrients says the research for athletic benefits in women isn’t yet conclusive, there are also reasons to suspect women may benefit from creatine at least as much as men, if not more, both inside and outside the gym, Dr. Smith-Ryan says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Though home blood pressure monitors are effective, a healthcare provider can provide more accurate and conclusive results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Remember when Google demoed its Bard AI tool in 2023 and its factual error led to its parent company losing US$100 billion in market value?—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Puig agreed to waive any legal protections for suppression or exclusion of new information in the factual basis.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Effective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effective. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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