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
Many memoirists, for cogent reasons, stick to a steady chronological tread, from childhood to a retrospective calm, yet is that not a reassuring lie?
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The raw footage shows she was quoted accurately, although CBS had edited her response by using her most cogent sentence.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The raw footage shows she was quoted accurately, although CBS had edited her response by using her most cogent sentence.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cogent
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Should protected information shared in confidence, in the setting of illness, with a high-stakes power differential, be fodder for writing—no matter how compelling?—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 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
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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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While another research review published this year in Nutrients says the research for athletic benefits in women isn’t yet conclusive, there are also reasons to suspect women may benefit from creatine at least as much as men, if not more, both inside and outside the gym, Dr. Smith-Ryan says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 May 2025
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Though home blood pressure monitors are effective, a healthcare provider can provide more accurate and conclusive results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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