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
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.
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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
The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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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
The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquence
Noun
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By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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What is needed now, Fingerhut added, is a stronger, more coordinated pushback before rhetoric escalates into violence.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With powerful visual storytelling, the film will interweave the rigorous scientific research and poetry of Lucy’s writing, with personal stories from a diverse range of contributors to offer a radical and profound examination of maternal metamorphosis.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
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From math and poetry to aesthetics and ecstasy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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