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
The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.
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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
Sometimes our horror reaches out and devastates others, and when that happens, the eloquence of our lies will do nothing to redeem us.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
He has long been known for his eloquence, candor and wit that can surface in unexpected moments.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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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
Sometimes our horror reaches out and devastates others, and when that happens, the eloquence of our lies will do nothing to redeem us.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
He has long been known for his eloquence, candor and wit that can surface in unexpected moments.
—Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquence
Noun
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However, some of Poilievre's rhetoric has been viewed by Canadians as Trump-esque, such as his embrace of populist sentiments and calling opponents by nicknames, experts have said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric from author J.K. Rowling, who is an executive producer on the show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the poetry of Donne and his contemporaries, the speaker of the poem is almost always a man, with women as implicit audience and explicit objects of desire.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Unique voices, unique perspectives Of course, there are countless autistic people who write poetry who aren’t famous and haven’t published books.—
Bradley J. Irish,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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