1
as in conclusiveness
the capacity to persuade
the "guilty" verdict was all the proof needed of the effectiveness of the prosecutor's closing argument
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the huge upsurge in sales pretty much demonstrated the effectiveness of the new ad campaign
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3
as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
your writing lacks effectiveness because practically every sentence is in the passive voice
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectiveness
Noun
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Kennedy is a longtime anti-vaccine advocate who is now using his position as the top US health official to spread misinformation and doubt about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025 -
Kennedy, an environmental lawyer, has a history of sowing doubts about the safety and efficacy of vaccines.—
Manas Mishra,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Being aware and speaking to these issues demonstrates your ability to see the big picture and an intention to make an impact beyond your role.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Cutting grant dollars so substantially and unexpectedly cannot be addressed in a way that limits the impacts of those cuts to research alone.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Once a determination is made regarding the validity of any allegations, a report is prepared and cases are referred to outside investigatory agencies, including the Attorney General’s Office and county District Attorney offices.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Last month, Microsoft touted its quantum breakthrough, although some physicists have doubted its validity.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Recently, Thomas-Rios sat down with The Kansas City Star’s culture and identity reporter, J.M. Banks, to talk about the importance of volunteering, honing her leadership skills and managing the upcoming conference.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation’s secrets.—
David Klepper,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, in a different situation our strengths might be perceived as problematic.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dwyer has the speed to take the top off of defenses, but his hand strength has also been impressive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What To Know Sporting a yellow cheese-head hat, Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump, took the stage and emphasized the significance of the race.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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One major concern is that sibling gifts can unintentionally shift the focus away from the birthday child, diluting the significance of their special day, says Wijesekera.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Margarita Avila, a landscaper, is currently in the custody of federal immigration authorities.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Thai authorities said the quake and aftershocks were felt in most of the country's provinces.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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Hence, all discussion of hypothetical U.S. statehood for Greenland in effect provides credibility to a fake reality meant to intimidate Greenlanders into submission.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Purposeful leaders commit to mastering their craft — understanding that credibility is built through expertise and humility.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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