Definition of eloquencenext
as in rhetoric
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way millions have been inspired by the eloquence of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech

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Recent Examples of eloquence Adams offered two incidental new piano pieces and one for string quartet containing his characteristic rhythmic excitement and melodic eloquence. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Many individuals are drawn to you like a magnet because of your eloquence and allure. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Their letters to each other are written with varying degrees of eloquence. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 17 June 2026 His emotional eloquence pushed music toward the future. Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eloquence
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Noun
  • This bridges the persistent gap between corporate rhetoric and authentic executive accountability.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Many skeptics see a contradiction in high-achieving, mostly white young voters employing rhetoric about labor and solidarity.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The master told him to go and memorize a thousand lines of poetry.
    Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Poetic License, written by Raffi Donatich, follows a soon-to-be empty nester (Leslie Mann) who audits a college poetry class after her family moves to a small college town.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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