forcefulness
noun
Examples of forceful in a Sentence
He has a very forceful personality.
She's a confident and forceful leader.
They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
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More than 170 people are still believed to be missing, a week after the forceful floodwater hit over the July Fourth weekend.
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Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a forceful but measured tone in a response late Thursday night, saying on X that Canada would continue trade negotiations while defending its national interests.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Scott's performance as Shalla-Bal's forceful melodic voice makes this clip shine even brighter.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 July 2025
She was so thrown off with how forceful Selena was being; everything happened so fast.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
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Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a forceful but measured tone in a response late Thursday night, saying on X that Canada would continue trade negotiations while defending its national interests.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 July 2025
Scott's performance as Shalla-Bal's forceful melodic voice makes this clip shine even brighter.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 July 2025
She was so thrown off with how forceful Selena was being; everything happened so fast.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 July 2025
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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