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
Remember that smoothness is not insight and eloquence is not evidence of understanding.
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Walter Quattrociocchi, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Through his eloquence and relentless drive, Jackson didn’t just keep hope alive for himself; his dream of a vibrant, multiracial America still inspires millions of Americans today.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In this sense, thinking is less about eloquence or computation per se, and more about the ability to build internal models of the world and run them forward, whether to solve a problem, make a judgment, imagine a possibility, or simply navigate reality with some sense of direction.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s own commentary works with tacit eloquence through such parallels and contrasts.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
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Walter Quattrociocchi, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Through his eloquence and relentless drive, Jackson didn’t just keep hope alive for himself; his dream of a vibrant, multiracial America still inspires millions of Americans today.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In this sense, thinking is less about eloquence or computation per se, and more about the ability to build internal models of the world and run them forward, whether to solve a problem, make a judgment, imagine a possibility, or simply navigate reality with some sense of direction.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s own commentary works with tacit eloquence through such parallels and contrasts.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquence
Noun
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Healey, a former two-term attorney general, is completely disregarding public safety by her reckless rhetoric and actions – all to win another election.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The escalating rhetoric comes at a critical moment for the two countries, which next month will embark on a review of their free trade agreement with Canada.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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With their laid-back, mop-haired rocker dad and poetry professor turned ayurvedic healer mom, 16-year-old Awilda and 13-year-old Delphine have surely always known the importance of staying true to oneself.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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People expect a more comprehensive, even exciting experience, with things like live music, poetry readings and even circus acts.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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