persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv 
-ziv
: tending to persuade
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of persuasive in a Sentence
We weren't shown any persuasive evidence that he had committed the crime.
a persuasive argument for increasing funding of the city's library system
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Post-hearing briefs are intended to be concise, direct and persuasive summaries of the strongest arguments raised by a party after a hearing.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2024
These affinity gatherings might feel odd because of a very American idea that even those joining these calls typically find persuasive.
—Koritha Mitchell, TIME, 29 July 2024
From drugstore shelves to social feeds, niacinamide serums are everywhere, and their evangelists make a persuasive case for adding them to your skincare routine.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Those briefs will accentuate each side’s most persuasive arguments and attempt to mitigate deficiencies that surfaced during the proceeding.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2024
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2024
These affinity gatherings might feel odd because of a very American idea that even those joining these calls typically find persuasive.
—Koritha Mitchell, TIME, 29 July 2024
From drugstore shelves to social feeds, niacinamide serums are everywhere, and their evangelists make a persuasive case for adding them to your skincare routine.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Those briefs will accentuate each side’s most persuasive arguments and attempt to mitigate deficiencies that surfaced during the proceeding.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2024
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persuasive
adjective
per·sua·sive
pər-ˈswā-siv
-ziv
: tending to persuade
a persuasive argument
persuasively
adverb
persuasiveness
noun
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