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as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
an eloquent writer and speaker, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the founders of the women's rights movement
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
in an eloquent gesture, the defeated general was graciously given back his sword at the surrender ceremonies
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as in formal
very dignified in form, tone, or style
President Kennedy's eloquent inaugural address is often credited with inspiring a whole generation
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Recent Examples of eloquent
However, on YouTube, Kimmel’s eloquent and emotional monologue about free speech has been viewed more than 15 million times.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Surprisingly eloquent, Hawk compared finalists Richard Hatch and Kelly Wiglesworth to snakes and rats, respectively.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, this is a very rewarding production that presents an eloquent argument for why Ibsen is considered one of history’s great dramatists.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
The opera goes to the heart of questions and debates over crime and punishment, and Heggie’s score propels it forward in an eloquent, deeply moving sound world.
—Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Surprisingly eloquent, Hawk compared finalists Richard Hatch and Kelly Wiglesworth to snakes and rats, respectively.
—Steve Helling, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, this is a very rewarding production that presents an eloquent argument for why Ibsen is considered one of history’s great dramatists.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
The opera goes to the heart of questions and debates over crime and punishment, and Heggie’s score propels it forward in an eloquent, deeply moving sound world.
—Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
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Jimmy Adams has captained West Indies and been their director of cricket, and is one of the most intelligent and articulate figures in the game.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And Keith Siegel, a hostage, himself, for close to 500 days, articulate and healthy, looked beyond the Israeli government for help.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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This result is suggestive but not conclusive, as it was based on modeling and not direct measurements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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In Bronstein’s riskiest formal gambit, the child’s face is carefully hidden from view, in every shot except one.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement For that reason, collegiate sanctions for mild acts of civil disobedience may sometimes be relatively light—probation or a formal warning, for example, rather than suspension or expulsion.—
Christopher L. Eisgruber,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hayes’ family members have been outspoken about their loss.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
9 Oct. 2025
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This seizure comes just days after Israeli forces intercepted another aid flotilla and arrested the activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, an outspoken critic of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Luminous and lustrous, Luminous Blue celebrates indigo in its most expressive form—deep, bright blues that shimmer with energy and emotion.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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And the film’s intimacy throughout is amplified in the frequent tight close-ups of cinematographer Matthew Libatique’s expressive visual language.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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The trailer features stunning visuals of forests and mountain vistas, with massive trees that stay majestic even when they are being chopped down.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Without them, Judge’s majestic home run wouldn’t have mattered.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chinese censors are ramping up their crackdown on online dissent as internet users become increasingly vocal over the country’s economic slowdown.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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While the marketplace hasn’t caught up, many are vocal about denouncing rhetoric that shames older women with the hopes that, one day, everyone will catch on.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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But neither has stamped anything yet, and the coming months will be most revealing.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Beckham‘s eponymous Netflix docuseries is streaming now, delivering a revealing portrait of the Spice Girl turned football WAG turned fashion mogul.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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