as in compelling
having the power to persuade
convincing evidence for the guilt of the accused
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as in conversion
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
it will take a great deal of convincing to make them see our point of view
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as in persuading
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
we convinced him to keep silent about our activities until we could spring the surprise
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Recent Examples of convincing
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Threat actors are increasingly turning to AI to execute phishing attacks, making these scams more convincing and nearly indistinguishable.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
But that framing isn’t asserted early or forcefully enough to be convincing, so what might have been a fascinating and somber study of an elderly woman seeking connection after the death of her closest friend becomes an uneven and sometimes trying chronicle of a pretty weird scheme.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Threat actors are increasingly turning to AI to execute phishing attacks, making these scams more convincing and nearly indistinguishable.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
The singer plays the part of a smitten admirer whose best bet for not going home alone is convincing their crush to spend a little more time in their presence.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convincing
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
Noun
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The Dolphins were one of the NFL’s best third-down defense (35.9% conversion rate), finishing sixth in 2024, and was the fourth best red-zone defense, and ranked second in goal-to-go defense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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But conversion to paid plans required them to pull back and limit things like message history and integrations.—
Vidhi Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bears don’t appear to be having much trouble persuading offensive players to come to Chicago after hiring Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 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
Noun
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Father and Child makes a highly appropriate gift for paternal figures of all persuasions—and also provides a strong dose of style inspiration.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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The future of persuasion in advertising is human-first, AI-assisted.—
Maria Alonso,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 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
Verb
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Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Convincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convincing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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