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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the suffragists' gradual persuasion of the American people that voting rights had to be extended to women
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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
debating theology with someone of a different persuasion
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as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
he's of the persuasion that everything that happens in this world is part of a divine plan
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as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade
there was an inherent persuasion in his sonorous voice that made listeners put aside any misgivings about his message
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Recent Examples of persuasion
No matter what your political persuasion, the sudden policy reversals are bound to impact market prices and your portfolio.
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Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
And, in her view, the LGBTQ coalition coasted instead of carrying on the work of public persuasion.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Sell with strength of persuasion and the basics of positioning
Selling is persuading.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Shapero described a vision of recruiting where AI handles the repetitive work—generating job specs, matching candidate skills, screening for eligibility—and recruiters focus on the human elements: persuasion, relationship-building, and judgment.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
And, in her view, the LGBTQ coalition coasted instead of carrying on the work of public persuasion.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Sell with strength of persuasion and the basics of positioning
Selling is persuading.
—George Bradt, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Shapero described a vision of recruiting where AI handles the repetitive work—generating job specs, matching candidate skills, screening for eligibility—and recruiters focus on the human elements: persuasion, relationship-building, and judgment.
—Massimo Marioni, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasion
Noun
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Kingsley said this is the million dollar question about religion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The Revolution set the stage for a new nation based not on ethnicity or geography or religion, but on striving for democratic principles.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While Combs' reputation might precede him in the eyes of some potential jurors, to be seated on the final jury, individuals need to vow to set those beliefs aside.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Taplin: In the 1970s, my dad was working in condo conversions.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Review existing grantor trusts and evaluate them for potential conversion to non-grantor trusts to optimize charitable giving tax benefits.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The other two are excellent as well, and Pine Needles hosted the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. Pine Needles and Mid-Pines have always had a cult following and serious players know how good the courses are.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Even after growing a cult following on social media with videos of unhinged characters, then breaking out on Max's Hacks, Stalter might have felt nervous about anchoring such a high-profile show.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Some people have very strong opinions on this topic.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Were those changes enough to sway her opinion on the issue?—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Nichols’s insecurities came to mind while reading Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Looking back at 2024, some prominent CFO hires that come to mind include Alphabet’s recruitment of Anat Ashkenazi from her CFO role at Eli Lilly, bringing her on as the tech company’s finance chief.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Noun
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This means moving beyond keywords and building content around buyer intent, clear answers, and proof of authority.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Trump administration's use of Guantanamo Bay to further its mass deportation agenda has garnered strong criticism and legal challenges from civil rights advocates, who argue the government does not have the authority to hold immigration detainees outside of the U.S.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Manistique Boardwalk Stretching nearly two miles along the Lake Michigan shoreline, the city's namesake boardwalk has sweeping water views and offers a gentle, breezy stroll through some of Manistique's most scenic spots.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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According to StreetEasy, there are plenty of units available to buy, though only one to rent: a $49,500-per-month three-bedroom with views of the Hudson River and sort of disappointingly gray custom Bulthaup cabinetry.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
7 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Persuasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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