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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a very forceful argument against going to war
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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Recent Examples of forceful
This absurd, forceful flare of ego was a bad augur.
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Charles Curkin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
University leaders should be forceful advocates for all of it.
—Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The ball bounced off sticks around the goal line as if in a pinball machine, finally sent in by a forceful push from senior Bridget Connelly to cap off Norwood’s second-half rally from down two goals late in the third quarter.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 13 Nov. 2024
Ever the peacekeeper, Amanda gets them to shut up by sharing the news about Carmen, a forceful reminder that their problems are small potatoes.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Charles Curkin, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
University leaders should be forceful advocates for all of it.
—Daniel Diermeier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The ball bounced off sticks around the goal line as if in a pinball machine, finally sent in by a forceful push from senior Bridget Connelly to cap off Norwood’s second-half rally from down two goals late in the third quarter.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 13 Nov. 2024
Ever the peacekeeper, Amanda gets them to shut up by sharing the news about Carmen, a forceful reminder that their problems are small potatoes.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forceful
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Whether tied to cultural icons or limited production, watches with compelling stories continue to attract premium bids.Garth Friesen, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rivet covered the denim industry’s most compelling and thought-provoking topics in 2024, and our readers have responded with enthusiasm.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Once privatized, Nordstrom isn’t expected to diverge much from its current priorities involving aggressive expansion of the Rack off-price chain, digital growth and comp gains at the Nordstrom upscale department store business.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bobby is, of course, Bob Dylan, played here by Timothée Chalamet in a near-magical performance that throws off all the right kind of sparks: newness, genius, a touch of aloofness that was probably easier for Dylan to fake than modesty and, under it all, a kind of aggressive, combative hunger.Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.Elliot Hughes, Journal Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2023
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who recently received hip replacement surgery for a fall, is one of the most influential Democrats at 84.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite the high concentration of wealth in San Francisco, and key, influential individuals, the city’s richest people don’t seem so interested in buying art.Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The convincing win last month in Vancouver feels like a long time ago.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And the Grizzlies stayed red-hot, walking away with a convincing 135-119 victory to extend their win streak to four games.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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For a Knicks team grappling with how to match fire with fire in physical battles against grueling NBA defenses, that emphatic screen was a defining moment—a statement of intent.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Early in the first quarter, James had an emphatic dunk in transition, had a chase-down block against Desmond Bane and then tipped in a putback layup during a 20-second stretch to give the Lakers an early lead.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sediment is often in the bottle, so vigorous shaking is necessary before use.Tammy Algood, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2024
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Raskin, 62, launched his candidacy earlier this month by arguing that House Democrats need more vigorous committee leaders to take on Trump.Andrew Solender, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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Your 1987 portrayal of Titus Andronicus for the Royal Shakespeare Company was a sensation and has been called the authoritative interpretation of the role.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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