1
as in convincing
having the power to persuade
made a compelling argument against military intervention
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
no compelling need to raise taxes at this time
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as in forcing
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
public opinion compelled her to fire her scandal-plagued aide
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Recent Examples of compelling
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
And that's a pretty compelling ... consumer proposition.
—Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
In this compelling conversation, visionary photographer Elizaveta Porodina and Atmos co-founder and editor-in-chief Willow Defebaugh explore the intersection of art, emotion, and the environment, delving into how imagery can transcend reality and evoke profound shifts in consciousness.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Gates offers an incredibly compelling premise, shedding light on the scale of military propaganda in the United States, but in taking on so much, her film ends up not saying enough.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The characters are more interesting, the plot is more compelling and the flying is more exhilarating.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025
And that's a pretty compelling ... consumer proposition.
—Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
In this compelling conversation, visionary photographer Elizaveta Porodina and Atmos co-founder and editor-in-chief Willow Defebaugh explore the intersection of art, emotion, and the environment, delving into how imagery can transcend reality and evoke profound shifts in consciousness.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Gates offers an incredibly compelling premise, shedding light on the scale of military propaganda in the United States, but in taking on so much, her film ends up not saying enough.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for compelling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compelling
Adjective
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This convincing copycat Chili’s queso might actually be more exciting than the game.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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One was a convincing performance: 69-50 on the road against a fading Nevada team.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Despite differing political approaches, one thing is clear: New Mexico is facing an urgent crisis, and leaders across the political spectrum will need to find common ground to prevent further loss of life while navigating around Trump's plans to carry out large-scale mass deportations.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Lamarque/Reuters A federal judge in Washington Monday appeared inclined to deny an urgent request to temporarily block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from firing employees or accessing sensitive records at half dozen federal departments.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s simply not enough conclusive evidence to know precisely how these products influence cardiovascular health, Samantha Coogan, RDN, a nutrition sciences professor and director of the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, told Health.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now, researchers believe there is conclusive evidence the cave was home to cannibals.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the enormous needs of the skyrocketing number of war wounded, hundreds of thousands of people with acute and chronic illnesses were left with limited or no access to medicine and treatment.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC News,
2 Feb. 2025
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The threat of Russian drones is so acute, artillery units can be reached when the sun tips into the horizon, and the light is vanishing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.—
David Hodari,
NBC News,
29 Nov. 2024
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
Alistair Smout,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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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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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Compelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compelling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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