as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
there's a certain suasiveness in her imposing looks and demeanor that gives her an advantage as a trial lawyer
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Noun
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His younger sisters, ages 12 and 13, were too afraid to ever leave — as was the boy — because their mother had instructed them to never answer the door or go outside, authorities said.—
Gina Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025 -
Bridgewater Township Police Department's Traffic Safety Bureau is investigating the crash with Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, authorities said.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Executing such an audacious plan takes courage, self-belief, and the ability to capitalise on one’s strengths.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Boyce will take over a department that is still trying to reach full strength.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Stroud-Young situation prompted some to reconsider the validity of these cognitive exams.—
Cale Clinton,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The simple passing of time adds value and validity to Framework’s approach, and today’s news drives that home.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Suasiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suasiveness. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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