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as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
an eloquent writer and speaker, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the founders of the women's rights movement
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
in an eloquent gesture, the defeated general was graciously given back his sword at the surrender ceremonies
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as in formal
very dignified in form, tone, or style
President Kennedy's eloquent inaugural address is often credited with inspiring a whole generation
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Recent Examples of eloquent
But, to paraphrase one of Philip's lines, his column is fluent, eloquent, and almost entirely beside the point.
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Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
But Candiace isn't done giving eloquent speeches just yet.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, if the prize were awarded for power per second of screentime, Gaby Hoffmann, playing a nineteen-sixties dropout in survival mode, would win; her furious silence is as eloquent as her terse determination, and her voice, quietly oracular, is one of the most memorable things in the movie.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Now, Cheshire serves as an eloquent and witty guide to the ways our world was once charted, from the trench networks of World War I to the early gridiron layouts of New York City.
—Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
But Candiace isn't done giving eloquent speeches just yet.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, if the prize were awarded for power per second of screentime, Gaby Hoffmann, playing a nineteen-sixties dropout in survival mode, would win; her furious silence is as eloquent as her terse determination, and her voice, quietly oracular, is one of the most memorable things in the movie.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Now, Cheshire serves as an eloquent and witty guide to the ways our world was once charted, from the trench networks of World War I to the early gridiron layouts of New York City.
—Air Mail, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
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After all, anyone can sound somewhat articulate via email by using AI.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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More disturbingly, some MAGA cultural warriors claimed to be disgusted by Bad Bunny’s suggestive dancing and called for his censorship, harking back to the 1950s, when emerging superstar Elvis Presley was shot by TV cameras from the waist up during his appearance at the Ed Sullivan show.—
Ediberto Roman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here was a piece that not only spanned the entire spectrum of casual to formal, but ate it up in the volume of its layered pleats.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hare adds that this strategy will help eliminate the distant feeling that can exist in larger spaces or within more formal layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Under SĂ¡nchez, Europe’s last major progressive leader, Spain also has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Republicans were very outspoken against the deal.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, the statute specifies the act should not be used to prohibit any expressive conduct including peaceful picketing or peaceful demonstration.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mars in your expressive 5th house shouts to reactive Uranus in your 8th House of Inheritances.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Unlock The Mystery Surrounding A Lone Mailbox Sticking out like a sore thumb along gently swaying sea oats and majestic sand dunes, the Wrightsville Beach Mailbox is a legendary character in this part of North Carolina.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The train makes its way through Fraser Valley, with views of majestic mountains, green forests, and raging rivers.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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To be fair, vocal figures in the president’s MAGA base have expressed their displeasure with his foreign policy in the past only to come back into the fold, where many of his rank-and-file supporters remained.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Although Rendezvous Arts has had singers at concerts, this is their first vocal group.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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What His Collaborators Say Musician Paul Simon, whose connection to the show stretches back to its earliest days, offers a revealing observation about the challenge of capturing Michaels on film.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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When asked recently about rooting interests during his time in the NFL, Rolapp gave a revealing answer.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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