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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
Instead of giving a speech about why Chicken George should use the Veto to save him, season 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby took the opportunity to famously shade his fellow all-star houseguests in an eloquent, devilish speech, which elicited giggles and confusion from the rest of the players.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
Seeking to obtain explicit support, Bolsonaro’s third son, Eduardo, a member of Brazil’s lower house of congress and his family’s most eloquent international voice, took a leave from his legislative duties and moved to the U.S. early this year.
—Rafael R. Ioris, The Conversation, 14 July 2025
This dress features striped detailing and an eloquent and understated length.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
Seeking to obtain explicit support, Bolsonaro’s third son, Eduardo, a member of Brazil’s lower house of congress and his family’s most eloquent international voice, took a leave from his legislative duties and moved to the U.S. early this year.
—Rafael R. Ioris, The Conversation, 14 July 2025
This dress features striped detailing and an eloquent and understated length.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
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Another seemed to agree that the speech was articulate but had a different takeaway.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Over the last several years, the party’s primary unifying focus has been assailing President Donald Trump and MAGA, while lacking an articulate compelling message or prescriptive platform.—
Seth David Radwell,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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If a user happens to make one comment that is suggestive of exhibiting mental fragility, the AI has to be computationally cautious in suddenly leaping to a conclusion that the person possesses mental fragility.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The researchers manually sifted through the AI hits, filtering for properties suggestive of drug-likeness and synthetic feasibility.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Kobe never laid out the Mamba Mentality as a formal, step-by-step framework.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Yet these benefits will primarily help those that already have access to a bank—and not the more than one billion that still lack access to formal financial systems.—
Sopnendu Mohanty,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Costco has been an outspoken advocate of DEI, choosing not to flounder under pressure from DEI opponents, and has seen a net increase in sales, which many attribute to their doubling down of DEI.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Other companies are more outspoken about changing their products for the purpose of health.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Bharatnatyam dances known for intricate footwork and expressive gesture.—
Dominick Williams
August 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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To achieve this expressive precision, Constantine carefully worked on poems, polishing each and every word sometimes for close to fifteen years before sending them to the printers.—
Gregory Jusdanis,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Girlfriends star is already known for her aspirational life approach, charismatic silliness and all-around majestic aura, but there was something very special about seeing Ross share her solo travel so intimately.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
20 Aug. 2025
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Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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After the 2023 actors strike, some SAG-AFTRA members have been vocal about struggling to qualify for the union’s health plan — an issue both slates appear eager to address.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her subtle but distinctive vocal fry washes over every word.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2025
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One of the survey’s most revealing tensions lies in its findings on innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most revealing testimony was about the lack of training of judges in domestic relations court and their lack of attention to prior restraining orders and protective orders.—
Donna Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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