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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
Venus in Aries is sizzling through your 10th house of authority, career and reputation in the world, heightening everything from your powers of persuasion to your charm in the public eye.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Moving away from racialized politics and toward the commonsense center should be valued by Americans of all political persuasions.
—Wenyuan Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Someone’s political views simply were not a factor when choosing friends and associates, and people of different political persuasions could debate the issues of the day without worrying about rupturing those relationships.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
Public libraries are of service to and valuable to people of every political persuasion and background.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Moving away from racialized politics and toward the commonsense center should be valued by Americans of all political persuasions.
—Wenyuan Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Someone’s political views simply were not a factor when choosing friends and associates, and people of different political persuasions could debate the issues of the day without worrying about rupturing those relationships.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
Public libraries are of service to and valuable to people of every political persuasion and background.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persuasion
Noun
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Few other reports offer as comprehensive a picture of American religion, with the next closest being the Public Religion Research Institute’s American Values Atlas.—
Liam Adams,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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By 1982, Marty was deemed one of the most influential figures in American religion, alongside evangelists Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell, in a poll published in The Christian Century that surveyed the editors of religious magazines.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The most common mistake is hiring a sales lead as a first local hire, an approach predicated on the belief that early revenue signals traction.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The motion is not based on a belief of whether Adams is innocent or guilty.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Whether driving consumers to purchase or encouraging sports participation, the campaign connects brand resonance with measurable outcomes, creating a cohesive consumer journey where every interaction reinforces the product’s value and ultimately drives conversion.—
Amit Ashkenazi,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Traditional social shopping requires users to click through multiple steps to get to a brand’s site, leading to drop-offs and lost conversions.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Their budget sensibility, eccentricity, and tendency to grow a cult following have not only given the films long life, but inspired generations of modern filmmakers and fans.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dad’s Luncheonette quickly gained a cult following.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The very nature of social media drives polarizing opinions, but for properties that spread to sections of society that aren’t entirely online, much of this discussion and controversy can be easily ignored.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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His case has divided public opinion and became a focus point for arguments about what prosecutors should disclose at trial.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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When people think of Tiger Woods progeny on the golf course, everyone's minds immediately go to his son, Charlie.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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As Bill attempted to recenter the pedophile claims as the focal point of the conversation, the Man vs. Machine artist pushed back, reiterating that there are no rules in a rap battle—something that Maher couldn’t wrap his mind around.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The cause of death of two young children who were sleeping in their family's van was revealed to be carbon monoxide poisoning and not exposure to the cold as Detroit authorities first thought.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Ice remains in Gold Coast as the severe weather system approaches, authorities are urging residents to act immediately.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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The western part of the continent has the best view, but the spectacle of the moon completely immersed in the Earth's shadow will be readily visible from coast to coast.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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That is further amplified due to the echo chamber that social media has become – but few of the comments are likely to change the view from those on the other side.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Persuasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persuasion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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