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
This can also affect your communication abilities, granting you more inspiration and eloquence to enchant others through your writing or speech.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
There is no epiphany and no resolution, only a rupture that even the husband’s eloquence can’t heal.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Other speeches went on far too long, but scant few had true eloquence or electricity.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
There is no epiphany and no resolution, only a rupture that even the husband’s eloquence can’t heal.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Other speeches went on far too long, but scant few had true eloquence or electricity.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquence
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The bond market turmoil reportedly prompted Trump’s administration to retreat from some of its more aggressive trade war rhetoric.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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In recent weeks, investor worries have eased in response to calmer rhetoric on tariffs from the White House and forecasts that the Federal Reserve rate will lower interest rates, analysts told CBS MoneyWatch.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Entries are welcome across a broad spectrum of formats, including but not limited to visual storytelling, experimental or documentary film, live or recorded performance, poetry, sound and music, fashion innovation, digital tools, choreography, multimedia, and social media campaigns.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 June 2025
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Writing: Try creative writing, poetry, journaling or blogging about topics that interest you and challenge your thinking.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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