authoritativeness

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But the rest of us try-hards know that whether it is justified or not, many readers will judge writers’ intelligence and authoritativeness by their grammar and composition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The blue tick was once seen as a marker of a person's authoritativeness on the site, as only a few people could become verified, such as celebrities, government workers and journalists.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

Danchenko identified her as a source, she argues, to “create more authoritativeness for his work.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2021

“I believe that Mr. Danchenko identified me as Sub-Source 3 to create more authoritativeness for his work.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 11, 2021

At first the other boys refused to believe this announcement, but they were quickly assured of its authoritativeness, and when its full significance dawned upon them they stared at one another blankly.

From Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown by Webster, Frank V.