as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
famed as a silver-tongued orator, Daniel Webster used his oratorical gifts in vigorous support of the Union
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Recent Examples of silver-tongued
Smith’s flow is no longer conversational, liquidy and silver-tongued; his lyrics are no longer convivial or directed straight to the heart and head.
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A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver-tongued
Adjective
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The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement.—
Zachary Woolfe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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The artist also wore an eloquent necklace by Repossi.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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But opposition became more vocal when President Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, an outspoken critic of Biden and Democrats, expressed sympathy for the former President and his family after the diagnosis was revealed.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 May 2025
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Another singles match will see the tough Sheamus go one-on-one with the outspoken Grayson Waller.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Silver-tongued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver-tongued. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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