forcefulness

noun

Definition of forcefulnessnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forcefulness
  1. intensity
  2. impact
  3. strength
  4. significance
  5. authority
  6. force
  7. importance
  8. validity
Noun
  • Reviewer Simon Hill also notes that its software allows users to customize the buttons, sensitivity, macros, and vibration intensity.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Best homeowners insurance in Florida In addition to the growing intensity and prevalence of hurricanes and flooding, the spike is fueled by inflation, a litigation-friendly legal system, the proliferation of roofer scams and the high cost of reinsurance.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • Longdale says Blizzard hears about the impact Azeroth has had on people’s lives all the time.
    Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Too often, leaders of color – specifically Black women like myself – are expected to be the ones making decisions, driving DEI strategies and ultimately responsible for impact.
    Carla Thompson Payton, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of impact
Noun
  • For Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strength is everything.
    Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This strength training weight vest is built to last with durable neoprene rubber fabric and double-stitching, weighted with iron sand.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of strength
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  • Guests can learn about the architectural and cultural significance of these landmark destinations while enjoying modern-day comforts, blending history with indulgence.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Michigan’s position as a key international border state often flies under the radar in broader political conversations, but its significance can’t be understated.
    Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of significance
Noun
  • Trump could use the executive branch’s authority to rescind certain proposals.
    Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The gaming authority of the United Arab Emirates just handed Wynn Resorts a second massive win in as many months.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of authority
Noun
  • This net force will make the moon move in a circular-ish path around the sun.
    Rhett Allain, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Dogecoin holders joined forces with GameStop retail investors on Reddit and drove up GameStop’s stock price.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of force
Noun
  • However, their importance declined measurably in the last half of the 20th century.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The message that ran throughout the show was of the importance of the moment.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of importance
Noun
  • In 2016, Smith questioned the validity of a lawsuit filed by an LGBT rights group in North Carolina over a state law that aimed to restrict transgender people from using the bathrooms of their preferred gender during an episode on his ESPN Radio show.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Nebraska Examiner reported that District Judge Susan Strong from Nebraska's Lancaster County District Court is yet to decide on a court case determining the validity of signatures on the petitions provided to put the measures on Nebraska's ballot.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of validity
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