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as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
an eloquent writer and speaker, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the founders of the women's rights movement
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
in an eloquent gesture, the defeated general was graciously given back his sword at the surrender ceremonies
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as in formal
very dignified in form, tone, or style
President Kennedy's eloquent inaugural address is often credited with inspiring a whole generation
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Recent Examples of eloquent
Here’s my best advice on how to become a more eloquent and decisive speaker.
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Michael Chad Hoeppner, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Within this framework, culture and art stand out as the most eloquent witnesses.
—Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Hours later, Demings defended his choice in spare but eloquent words.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Though eloquent in detailing the dire effect of Trump’s edicts, Khanna had little to offer in the way of immediate solutions.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Michael Chad Hoeppner, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Within this framework, culture and art stand out as the most eloquent witnesses.
—Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Hours later, Demings defended his choice in spare but eloquent words.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Though eloquent in detailing the dire effect of Trump’s edicts, Khanna had little to offer in the way of immediate solutions.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for eloquent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
Adjective
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Emery is more articulate than many, and debating the fairness of the current system is a worthy endeavour, but even that snippet was rooted in a generous interpretation of ‘good management’.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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How Context Engineering Creates Business Value Without context engineering, even the most advanced models behave like articulate interns with amnesia.—
Jared Bowns,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The album cover, which was shared on Instagram, was immediately met with harsh criticism as many fans labeled the photograph of the singer on all fours with a man pulling her hair as suggestive.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the suggestive dance routines indicate Carpenter really studied Miley Cyrus’s Bangerz-era twerk heard round the world.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The former officials’ attorneys, represented by former Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell, are seeking back pay and a formal declaration that the firings were unlawful.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The proposal has not yet been presented to the FA Board and there has been no formal vote at EFL level, either.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prince Harry and his father, King Charles III, have reunited amid the royal family's estrangement from the outspoken prince.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Lucy Liu has been quite outspoken in recent years, calling out the unjust treatment of women and the paucity of roles for non-white actors in Hollywood, and advocating for the rights of children through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), among other relevant topics.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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While nostalgia—drawing people to the warmth, color, and the carefree spirit of the 1970s—certainly plays a role, leaning back into this style is also about creating spaces that feel personal, expressive, and welcoming.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But guests also have a chance to get up close with these majestic animals.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The honor fell to Rival Son’s majestic vocalist Jay Buchanan, who took the stage barefoot, in a maroon suit, and proceeded to devour the angry rock anthem.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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But on the Vevo Studios stage, the boy band sensation get the chance to deliver a fully immersive vocal performance.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Puerto Rico native has been vocal about ICE over the past few months, sharing footage of an ICE arrest on social media in June that appeared to show agents detaining people in the street.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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That means that the telescopes that have been integral to the study of 3I/ATLAS will miss what will be potentially the most revealing period of its passage through the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Later, Jesse unveils the ultimate relationship test, pushing each couple to the limit in the most revealing and physically demanding test yet.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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