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 -
The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His career spans over five decades, and his impact can be felt in both the personal nature of his songs and his stylistic innovations.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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The impact of Mastery points and level progression can be sensed throughout the game.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
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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Still, her look of the day was pretty ab-baring, and Gentry showed some serious core strength for it, despite her penchant for relaxing.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Social media is a cornerstone of any successful marketing strategy, and in 2025, its significance will only grow.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The award signaled the significance of Apple TV+ as a business.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 1992, Congress passed a law requiring the government to release all of its records about the assassination by October 2017, while giving the president the authority to withhold records for national security reasons.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The mother of one of three men who died from what authorities said was a combination of cocaine and fentanyl last year in Kansas City’s Northlandhas filed a lawsuit against two men accused of providing the drugs.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hargitay and Terry Serpico both appeared on a May 2022 episode of L&O, and the two shows later joined forces in September 2022 in an event that also included Organized Crime.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Gold ETFs avoid these expenses but remain vulnerable to market fluctuations, the very forces gold is meant to protect against.—
Max Baecker,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Their three-part field trip program teaches them how plants are propagated, the importance of composting and how to prepare simple, nutritious recipes.—
Jen Nation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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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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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 26 Mar. 2025.
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