meaningfulness

noun

Definition of meaningfulnessnext
as in persuasiveness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaningfulness
  1. cogency
  2. emotion
  3. persuasion
  4. warmth
  5. intensity
Noun
  • The play echoes this ever-important sentiment but with far less cogency on an American stage.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
  • European leaders refused to comment on the record about their perceptions of Biden’s cogency.
    Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Definition of cogency
Noun
  • The cerebral cortex is the brain’s outermost layer and is involved in many of the higher functions of the human brain including memory, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and emotions..
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Feel it completely, as denying or resisting emotions often amplifies them.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • Attorneys for Taylor, Rodriguez and Lore will need to fashion their arguments and style of persuasion accordingly.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Mercury enters Sagittarius, sharpening your powers of persuasion.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of persuasion
Noun
  • Meerkats' cooperation efforts include huddling together for warmth and standing to serve as a safety lookout for the group.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The most enjoyable feature in my opinion was its weight: the coat was light on the shoulders despite being constructed for warmth in double-faced wool.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • The bright orange-and-red water spouts off the cliff with the visual intensity of a raging forest fire.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • High intensity activities mean fit and brightness are super important.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of intensity
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