as in compelling
having the power to persuade
the results of the DNA fingerprinting were the most cogent evidence for acquittal
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Recent Examples of cogent
Meanwhile, the White House continues to put out mixed messages on the tariffs, when the very least voters deserve is a cogent explanation of the strategy behind the policy.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Indeed, topics — some cogent, some not — abound that will invite speculation during the early-week practice rounds.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Among the dozens of books that have attempted to identify the forces that Trump rode to power, this is one of the most closely reported and cogent.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Infusing the style and pathos of the Super Robot Wars games into a cogent 2D fighting game, Iron Saga VS definitely stood out.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Indeed, topics — some cogent, some not — abound that will invite speculation during the early-week practice rounds.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Among the dozens of books that have attempted to identify the forces that Trump rode to power, this is one of the most closely reported and cogent.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Infusing the style and pathos of the Super Robot Wars games into a cogent 2D fighting game, Iron Saga VS definitely stood out.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cogent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cogent
Adjective
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Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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This $150 price drop is a pretty compelling reason to pick one up, whether for yourself or for a grad in your life.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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These messages are far more convincing than the sloppy scams of the past.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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If their impressive durability isn’t convincing enough to add them to your virtual cart, the set’s 6,000-plus five-star ratings should be.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the most conclusive evidence assembled has been the 800 page report and interactive digital platform by experts at Forensic Architecture.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The filmmakers are never conclusive about Enzo’s burgeoning sexuality nor his plans for the future, and that’s clearly by design.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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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“Cogent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cogent. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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