as in speech
the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively
the oft-told story that he practiced elocution by learning to speak with a mouth full of pebbles
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Recent Examples of elocution
Elizabeth—with her precise elocution, her terrifying and obvious sincerity—sounded like a woman on the brink of a great cosmic battle.
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Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Rosetta was unusually anxious about public speaking, so she was given elocution lessons.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
Would elocution stand a chance if it were formally reintroduced into the school curriculum today?
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2023
She quickly to turning to the theater, aided by elocution lessons, and found her calling.
—Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2023
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Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Rosetta was unusually anxious about public speaking, so she was given elocution lessons.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
Would elocution stand a chance if it were formally reintroduced into the school curriculum today?
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2023
She quickly to turning to the theater, aided by elocution lessons, and found her calling.
—Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elocution
Noun
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After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In addition to agencies like Jacob’s Ladder, which provides speech and occupational services, there were attorneys and a representative from the Social Security office there to address questions.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then with some of the most stirring words in American oratory, Kennedy told the students — and all of us — that individual courage can be a powerful force for good.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Netanyahu has done little to aid Ukraine even in his oratory.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric from author J.K. Rowling, who is an executive producer on the show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, some of Poilievre's rhetoric has been viewed by Canadians as Trump-esque, such as his embrace of populist sentiments and calling opponents by nicknames, experts have said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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This approach, which claims to improve efficiency, leads students to learn up to twice as fast, enabling afternoons to be used for workshops in coding, entrepreneurship, or public speaking.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This includes emotional public speaking, tagging, looting, vandalism, or provoking the police.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Elocution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elocution. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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