1
as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
the forcefulness of his argument is indisputable
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2
as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
delivered the punch line with appropriate forcefulness
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3
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)
her clenched teeth only added to the forcefulness of her words
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefulness
Noun
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025 -
One of the film's key scenes, in which Doyle violently interrogates a suspect, didn't initially meet the intensity director William Friedkin envisioned.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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During a February 2020 exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Blige, 54, discussed Ayers’ impact on one of her favorite songs throughout her decades-long career.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Leaders in wellness hospitality should look beyond traditional eco-friendly efforts and find ways to create a positive impact.—
Heidi Grimwood,
Forbes,
6 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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Specifically, its relative strength index reading fell to 28.3.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two answers are deeply and imaginatively intertwined, and the peculiar significance of the guinea fowl can be found, like the wounds and scars of abuse themselves, deep in the mists of memory.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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And because of her father’s fame and the significance of his 75th birthday, there was intense media coverage.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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The cause of death of two young children who were sleeping in their family's van was revealed to be carbon monoxide poisoning and not exposure to the cold as Detroit authorities first thought.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Ice remains in Gold Coast as the severe weather system approaches, authorities are urging residents to act immediately.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2023, as US strategic bombers took part in joint air drills with South Korean forces, North Korea carried out a ballistic missile test, according to the South Korean military.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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With their contrasting styles and undeniable charisma, these two titans were the driving force behind WWE's golden age.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Managing the physiological changes related to aging is all about understanding the importance of nutrition.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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To illustrate this, there’s a story I was told while in the military about General George S. Patton that demonstrates the importance of leadership through presence and action.—
Kiernan White,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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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.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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