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
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The rice serves as both a foundation and a mediator, bridging the creamy blandness of the pasta salad with the blunt-instrument intensity of the plate lunch’s third and central component, one kind or another of salty, savory meat.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
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Staying hydrated, modifying your diet, reducing stress, practicing mindfulness, and identifying triggers can help reduce the intensity of hot flashes.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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Cincinnati; Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Philadelphia and New York City are among cities likely to feel the impact, according to weather.com, which forecast 6-10 inches for this Washington suburb.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ashley is a senior policy reporter for Ars Technica, dedicated to tracking social impacts of emerging policies and new technologies.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
10 Feb. 2025
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And so our – our whole position from the beginning was trying to put America in a position of peace through strength.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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View Comments This messy mix will slam much of New York state and New England overnight and Sunday while the storm is at its peak strength.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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This documentary traces their journey, centering on the two core members and the significance of embracing one’s uniqueness without shame.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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At the Apple Music press conference, Batiste opened up about the significance of the moment.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The bodies have been recovered and identified and authorities on Sunday remained determined to solve the mystery of what caused a small plane to lose speed and altitude over Alaska moments before a horrific crash that killed all 10 people aboard.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In recovering the supercar, authorities also uncovered another theft ring that was using fake documents and VIN switching to steal and traffic luxury vehicles.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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NBCUniversal recently shuttered the Universal Kids cable network, and Nickelodeon, a major force for more than two decades during the prime of cable TV, recently shut down preschool streaming service Noggin.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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But if Roy is Mephistopheles, Jon is a force of light.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Adam Kubler, employment services coordinator for the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, emphasized the importance of seeing remote work as an accommodation, one that's already in place.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Amid recent efforts to challenge, or in some cases, completely erase the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the National Football League (NFL) remains steadfast in its commitment to embracing and celebrating all people.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Dominick’s Cicero Voters Alliance, however, questioned the validity of Rodriguez’s account in a statement.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, Ador has filed two injunctions in South Korean courts, one in December to confirm the validity of the group’s contracts and another in January to stop the group from independently signing advertisement contracts, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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