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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Within a few years, the intensity and demands of their big lives and careers brought new pressure — and problems for the couple.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
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The Kp index — which provides a rough guide to the intensity of aurora displays — may reach 6, which will see the auroral oval stretch farther south.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Large impacts, like collisions with asteroids or comets, could also have influenced Mars’s climate.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world, so these job losses will have significant impact on the economy.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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The organization will have to rely on the overall strength of its 40-man roster and rework the bullpen on the fly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images That said, international and U.S. stock returns tend to ebb and flow in cycles, with each showing multi-year periods of relative strength and weakness.—
Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Oklahoma City secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference late last month, then set its eyes on remaining healthy, building chemistry and potentially earning the best record in the NBA, which has potential significance if the Thunder makes it to the NBA Finals.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike medicine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t have the authority to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before the products are sold to the public.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the pulse of Hollywood, The Hollywood Reporter brings a distinctive voice backed by 95 years of history, giving us unparalleled access and authority in the entertainment world.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Zelensky said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting with the Russians.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The regiment, part of the 70th Motorized Rifle Division—itself part of the 18th Combined Arms Army—lends critical heavy firepower to Russian forces on the left bank of the wide Dnipro River threading through Kherson.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wicked gives a voice to the original story of The Wizard of Oz's two warring witches, Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda, played by Ariana Grande, offering a heartfelt look at the importance of friendship and the nuances of politics.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The past five days, coach Jamahl Mosley and the Magic stressed the importance of Tuesday’s matchup with the Hawks.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rather than focusing on the validity of Trump's executive action, the Justice Department argued that a judge in one part of the country shouldn't be able to block actions nationally.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The manipulation of the Death Master File itself has obliterated its validity as a data source for financial and commercial institutions.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Forcefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forcefulness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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