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as in conclusiveness
the capacity to persuade
the "guilty" verdict was all the proof needed of the effectiveness of the prosecutor's closing argument
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as in efficacy
the power to produce a desired result
the huge upsurge in sales pretty much demonstrated the effectiveness of the new ad campaign
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as in impact
the quality of an utterance that provokes interest and produces an effect
your writing lacks effectiveness because practically every sentence is in the passive voice
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effectiveness
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Herbal medicines may be inconsistent in strength and efficacy between batches and may not be suitable for use on sensitive skin.6 More research may be needed to help better understand the differences in psoriasis severity between Asian people and people of other ethnicities.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025 -
Its formula includes a glucose complex to boost the efficacy of retinol while improving skin’s tolerance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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As these economic dynamics play out, the Fed’s stance on interest rates will be scrutinized for its potential impact on U.S. economic stability.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Not all have been studied for their impact on body weight.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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After all, the validity of the Mountain West’s exit fees are facing legal scrutiny.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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There’s not as much acknowledgment of the validity and seriousness of grieving the loss of a relationship.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that such a deal can be hard to reach, emphasizing the importance of a just peace over a swift one.—
Iuliia Mendel,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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The bipartisan survey, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Lake Research Partners, shows that nearly 74% of voters believe vaccines should be widely accessible, with 81% emphasizing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in vaccine development.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Implement Regular Feedback Questionnaires Weekly or bi-weekly feedback questionnaires can help leaders identify areas of strength and support needed, offering valuable insights into employee needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That projection is based on the player’s performance in each metric over the last three seasons (five for goalies), weighted for recency where more recent seasons carry more significance and regressed to the mean.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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By emphasizing the human element, the leader makes the strategy more accessible and relatable, ensuring the team understands its purpose and significance.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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At least 30 people have died following a stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering in India, authorities said.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Griner missed the 2022 season when she was detained for nearly 10 months in Russia after authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Cotter spent significant time Tuesday attacking the credibility of Fidel Marquez, a former ComEd executive who cut a deal with prosecutors in order to avoid serious prison time.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Some opposition politicians questioned the credibility of the plan.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Effectiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effectiveness. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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