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
The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans.
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Shelley’s monster is tragic: his eloquence condemns humanity rather than reassuring it.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2025
Mercury in Leo on June 26 boosts your confidence and eloquence, so use it wisely.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Those for whom there is no greater eloquence than silence.
—Huda Fakhreddine
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Shelley’s monster is tragic: his eloquence condemns humanity rather than reassuring it.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2025
Mercury in Leo on June 26 boosts your confidence and eloquence, so use it wisely.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Those for whom there is no greater eloquence than silence.
—Huda Fakhreddine
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquence
Noun
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Most major 2026 Democratic gubernatorial candidates are sharpening their anti-Trump rhetoric.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kim in recent years has sharpened his rhetoric toward Seoul and underscored his rejection of inter-Korean diplomacy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Underpaid lecturers huddled closer to their space heaters, submerging themselves deeper in Aramaic love poetry to stave off thoughts of the damp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Equal parts practicality and poetry, French footwear strikes a delicate balance between timeless craftsmanship and modern cool.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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