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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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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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Some of the senators tried to show him data, referencing the deep scientific literature supporting the safety and efficacy of vaccines, including the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (MMR) and the HPV vaccine.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Not to mention, research suggests there is no safety or efficacy benefit to getting the drug prescribed by a doctor in person (with testing, like an ultrasound) versus receiving it in the mail without any prior testing.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2025
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As many researchers have similarly pointed out, Zumthor argues that the vocal aspect of performance was not incidental to the meaning and impact of the texts, but was integral to it.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Jan. 2025
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As these economic dynamics play out, the Fed’s stance on interest rates will be scrutinized for its potential impact on U.S. economic stability.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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There’s not as much acknowledgment of the validity and seriousness of grieving the loss of a relationship.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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After all, the validity of the Mountain West’s exit fees are facing legal scrutiny.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The bipartisan survey, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners, shows that nearly 74% of voters believe vaccines should be widely accessible, with 81% emphasizing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in vaccine development.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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His book offers a glimpse into the importance of balancing hormones and working to improve and maintain whole-body health.—
Nick Kasmik,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Its strength also has to do with the water under the ice and the distribution of the load on the ice, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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These beads open a window into ancient trade routes and the cultural significance of amber in the region.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Over the next few centuries, the abbey’s importance as a place of study and prayer, as well as its political and cultural significance, only grew.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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At least 30 people have died following a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering in India, authorities said.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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An inmate escaped over the weekend from a jail in North Carolina, fleeing through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cotter spent significant time Tuesday attacking the credibility of Fidel Marquez, a former ComEd executive who cut a deal with prosecutors in order to avoid serious prison time.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some opposition politicians questioned the credibility of the plan.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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