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oratory

noun

as in speech

the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively a presidential hopeful with a gift for oratory and a highly charismatic personality

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as in rhetoric

language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere the politician's oratory sounded good only to people who didn't bother to think

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Recent Examples on the Web She is widely regarded as a pragmatist who lacks the charisma, oratory skills and pugnacious nature of the outgoing populist president. —

Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 No one thought the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27, would be the epitome of statesmanship and oratory. —

Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024 The standard of oratory, at the Fiserv Forum, could politely be described as mixed. —

Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024 The striking contrast with everything heard earlier — not just the music but the blood-and-guts oratory — was bewildering, and in the midst of the temporary bewilderment, Melania emerged in her trim, bright-red skirt suit. —

Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for oratory

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But Rudolph’s Harris later asks for a moment alone to prepare for her last campaign speech.

Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
His speech was followed by a tribute video that included Steph Curry, Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Canadian Tristan Thompson, and others for his contributions to the game of basketball in the country.

Esfandiar Baraheni, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024