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

"You don't know what you're talking about, Ned, and you'd better quit," returned Demorest, with cheerful authoritativeness.

From The Argonauts of North Liberty by Harte, Bret