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
One is simply to mark the beginning of a new administration in celebration and hope — and an occasional dose of eloquence.
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Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Gunn wanted to bring back more elements from Shelley's original version, such as the character’s eloquence and his desperate longing for companionship.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Domingo is perhaps best known for his eloquence, but here, he’s caught in a loop, grasping for the right thing to say.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
He was trained in law, was widely read, spoke and wrote with eloquence, yet remained humble throughout, a man for all seasons.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Gunn wanted to bring back more elements from Shelley's original version, such as the character’s eloquence and his desperate longing for companionship.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Domingo is perhaps best known for his eloquence, but here, he’s caught in a loop, grasping for the right thing to say.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
He was trained in law, was widely read, spoke and wrote with eloquence, yet remained humble throughout, a man for all seasons.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for eloquence
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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