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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
made a very forceful argument against going to war
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as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty
took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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Recent Examples of forceful
Republicans have claimed their Election Day victories amount to a mandate to carry out Trump’s agenda, though slim majorities and a shrinking advantage in the popular vote for the president-elect have prompted scrutiny about how forceful the electorate’s directive is.
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
But the most forceful resistance would probably come from the business community and financial markets.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
These songs are among the most forceful and emotionally intense tracks on the album, and Barrera’s intros can be interpreted as one Spanish-language poem split into three parts.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Quinn sought high-caliber people across the roster and forceful players on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
But the most forceful resistance would probably come from the business community and financial markets.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
These songs are among the most forceful and emotionally intense tracks on the album, and Barrera’s intros can be interpreted as one Spanish-language poem split into three parts.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
Quinn sought high-caliber people across the roster and forceful players on both sides of the line of scrimmage.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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And perhaps that’s what makes this message from Dr. Daniel Crosby so compelling— these three words matter so much within the context of our personal and financial growth because these aren’t just three nice ideas that give us a momentary sense of pleasure.Tim Maurer, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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One of the most compelling ways to infuse a bedroom with character is to be fearless when trying new trends.Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Atlanta’s aggressive defense disrupted the Knicks’ rhythm early and often.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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Now an influential name in the industry, Vincent’s journey began in a different realm: geology.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Influencers are the New Holiday Shopping Guides This season, influencers will be more influential than ever, acting as virtual shopping assistants for millions of holiday consumers.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The convincing win last month in Vancouver feels like a long time ago.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And the Grizzlies stayed red-hot, walking away with a convincing 135-119 victory to extend their win streak to four games.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Early in the first quarter, James had an emphatic dunk in transition, had a chase-down block against Desmond Bane and then tipped in a putback layup during a 20-second stretch to give the Lakers an early lead.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Dec. 2024
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For a Knicks team grappling with how to match fire with fire in physical battles against grueling NBA defenses, that emphatic screen was a defining moment—a statement of intent.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Men who, following diagnosis, increased their physical activity to three or more hours per week of vigorous activity enjoyed lower risk of death from the disease than those who reduced their vigorous physical activity following diagnosis, research has found.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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The after-effect is vigorous regrowth, helping bring in pollinators and other wildlife.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Your 1987 portrayal of Titus Andronicus for the Royal Shakespeare Company was a sensation and has been called the authoritative interpretation of the role.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forceful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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