How to Use eloquence in a Sentence

eloquence

noun

• She spoke with eloquence on the need for better schools.
• The senator's eloquence is well known.
• The middle of a pandemic is not the time to strain for eloquence as JFK did.
  — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 11 Jan. 2021
• Former slaves rose to greatness and spoke with the eloquence of angels.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 16 Dec. 2019
• They also were impressed by the passion and eloquence of the young people who spoke.
  — William Cummings, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2018
• There’s also Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and the arts, who’s renowned for her eloquence.
  — Joyce Kinkead, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2022
• In the end, these two paintings defeat all attempts to match their eloquence.
  — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2019
• Such was the eloquence and care taken by the jurors that in an hour there was time only for three questions.
  — Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
• Eloquence alone cannot solve these dilemmas, but Landrieu at least made a start.
  — David Blight, The Atlantic, 29 May 2017
• Many have humbled me with their grace and eloquence, often in the face of horrific crimes.
  — Maxine Bernstein, OregonLive.com, 4 Jan. 2018
• And every once in a while, perhaps because of the righteousness and eloquence of that voice, the message is heard.
  — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2021
• What if the tragedies of tyranny were, in the first instance, tragedies of eloquence misapplied—of language used for evil ends, but used well?
  — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2019
• To the contrary, 50 years later, his buildings exude the same joy, eloquence and integrity as at the time of their birth.
  — oregonlive.com, 16 Aug. 2019
• Do not expect bursts of eloquence that will live on in history.
  — E.j. Dionne Jr., Washington Post, 23 June 2024
• Some people are now trying to adapt the bot’s eloquence to play different roles.
  — Will Knight, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2022
• The eloquence of Aguirre’s handling of thick mounds and scrapings of paint elevates the works above horror and disgust.
  — Steven Litt, cleveland, 18 Apr. 2021
• James Salter, perhaps one of the greatest stylists of the 20th century, writes with immense eloquence about France.
  — Edward Chisholm, WSJ, 20 May 2022
• But, even among Black folks, some hair has an eloquence that other hair might not be afforded.
  — Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
• Finally, Watts’s economy with words was on par with his spare eloquence on the drum kit.
  — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2021
• And readers, as someone who writes about food for a living, the lack of eloquence in my description of his dish will haunt my dreams for some time.
  — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
• The image depicts a young girl perched on her father’s shoulders, enthralled by the power and eloquence of Dr. King’s words.
  — Essence.com, 15 Jan. 2018
• Much of the story is told, straight to the camera with quiet eloquence, by Susan Schneider Williams, Robin’s third wife and widow.
  — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2020
• And his eloquence describing his beloved farm gives it its beauty.
  — Laurie Hertzel, Star Tribune, 30 July 2021
• The speech, from a man who is not known for his eloquence, was surprisingly effective.
  — CNN, 8 Feb. 2023
• The variety of people who posted on the board and the eloquence of their words and experiences with Pedro struck Kettmann.
  — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2021
• All the eloquence and introspection belongs to the creature.
  — Jon Katz, WIRED, 21 Apr. 1998
• His eloquence and rare status as a Palestinian at the center of U.S. letters made him into an icon.
  — Udi Greenberg, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2021
• From celebration to calamity, from farce to affliction, the novel is swept along by the raw eloquence of McBride’s voice.
  — Ron Charles, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
• The traitors ultimately offed him for his eloquence, even if not for the quality of his speeches, then for their quantity.
  — Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024
• Take advantage of the extra eloquence to talk down any obstacles that may be hindering your path.
  — Jennifer Culp, Them, 6 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024