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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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The report also probes the efficacy of podcast advertising.—
William Earl,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Scholars from across the political spectrum and around the world have questioned the general efficacy of foreign assistance, arguing that these programs are designed to serve the interests of donors, not the needs or recipients.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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As for any impact on U.S. export profits or policymaking, that's unlikely, said Olof Johansson Stenman, a professor of economics at the University of Gothenburg.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The fourth force is climate and acts of nature, which throughout history, has had a bigger impact and killed more people than wars, said Dalio.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the legal challenges already emerging suggest that the judiciary will play a crucial role in determining the validity and implementation of these orders.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hochman filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court to rescind Gascon's request, presenting an analysis of the facts of the case that are far less favorable to the brothers and raising questions about the validity of their self-defense claims.—
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arkansasonline.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Looking toward the future of Korean content globally, Seo emphasized the importance of genre diversity while maintaining quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The apparel industry cannot afford to ignore the importance of investing in its majority workforce.—
Adele Stafford,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her strength is not just in her ability to fight, but in her refusal to disappear.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Other studies, though small, also suggest that collagen can help alleviate joint pain and support nail strength.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The award signaled the significance of Apple TV+ as a business.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those three words — Neptune enters Aries — aren’t big enough to explain this significance.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He has not been accused or charged with any crime The parents of a 20-year-old college student who went missing 12 days ago while on a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic are asking authorities to declare their daughter dead, according to authorities.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Following the call, Moscow authorities began taking down an installation supporting Russia's war in Ukraine that have stood in front of the American embassy in Moscow since 2023.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Businesses can establish trust more quickly by collaborating with organizations, influencers or brands that already have credibility within the new demographic.—
Adam Povlitz,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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By crying wolf at everything, all credibility is lost.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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