forcefulness
noun
Examples of forceful in a Sentence
He has a very forceful personality.
She's a confident and forceful leader.
They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
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In the 38th minute of Madrid’s 1-0 win, Mbappe put in a late, forceful tackle on Alaves’ Antonio Blanco that saw the France forward catch the midfielder high on the leg with his studs.
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Johnston was low-key yet forceful in seeking our support for the bill.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The widespread alerts serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and forceful ocean conditions can become—even under sunny skies.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration has painted the latest wave of attacks as more directed and forceful than those launched by Biden.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Johnston was low-key yet forceful in seeking our support for the bill.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The widespread alerts serve as a reminder of how unpredictable and forceful ocean conditions can become—even under sunny skies.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration has painted the latest wave of attacks as more directed and forceful than those launched by Biden.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forceful
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“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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