persuasion
noun
the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.
persuasions
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pluralof persuasion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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People of all political persuasions should be outraged that this happened—and plenty were—but they should not be surprised.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Their finding confirms what we already know about this year: A lot is riding on this year’s midterms, regardless of political persuasions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
Indeed, the Grammys ballot has long featured separate categories for traditional blues and contemporary blues and for R&B of the traditional and progressive persuasions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025
He has analysed 20,000 campaign messages from around the world to come up with eight words that, he says, have been proven to resonate with voters of all political persuasions.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025
But one day when he was pouring out petitions, persuasions, promises, she hesitated.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
