forcefulness

noun

Definition of forcefulnessnext
1
as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade the forcefulness of his argument is indisputable

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2
as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect delivered the punch line with appropriate forcefulness

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3
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) her clenched teeth only added to the forcefulness of her words

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefulness
  1. intensity
  2. impact
  3. strength
  4. significance
  5. authority
  6. force
  7. importance
  8. validity
Noun
  • Tonight: Exact Times Exact timings and intensity are hard to predict.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Depending on the intensity, duration and sequence of those vibrations, sensations such as being tapped, stroked or squeezed can be simulated.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Then, in January, the Biden administration paused permitting for new exports and started analyzing the economic, national-security, and climate impacts of expanding natural-gas exports.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • All three eventually made enormous impacts on the company.
    David Lyman, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of impact
Noun
  • It should be noted that the Crocs brand achieved over 20% growth in China in Q3, a challenging market for many brands, and also saw strength in Australia, France, and Germany.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • She’s just found some kernel of strength and integrity.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The paper casts new light on the enigmatic significance of the monument in prehistoric Britain.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Aside from the military significance of Russia's all but imminent pullback from the region, the financial blow to Russia is massive.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of significance
Noun
  • And House Bill 23-1100 further prevented state and local governments from entering or renewing contracts with federal immigration authorities to detain people suspected of civil immigration violations.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The hearing took place approximately one month after reports surfaced that federal authorities are investigating whether former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed wagers on his team last season.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of authority
Noun
  • What to Know Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for 24 years after succeeding his father's three-decade reign, was recently ousted by a coalition of rebel forces, including Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But his joining of forces with Taylor might be even more superior, in stature and in song.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of force
Noun
  • How people answered that question tended to reflect a lot about their larger beliefs – about the benefits of democracy, the importance of family, the distinctions between the U.S and Cuba, and immigration writ large.
    Code Switch, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Stock exchange listing rules globally must stress the importance of human and labor rights standards.
    Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of importance
Noun
  • These rumors got more validity following Dbrand's unveiling of the Killswitch 2 case.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Scientific rigor questioned: The defense team has challenged the validity of his findings, citing the absence of standardized procedures and documentation.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of validity
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