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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
Trump's crisp and eloquent narrative on the utility of bitcoin as a strategic reserve to be used to pay down national debt in both open and closed door sessions impressed many.
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
And an understanding and analysis of the work and the film that is quite astute and eloquent and thoughtful without any other references or baggage in the mix.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
And no face more eloquent than that of Edward Norton, who as Pete Seeger has that expanse broadened by a hairline swooping up toward his crown.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Among other things, Fragile is the most eloquent showcase of the band members’ dazzling instrumental virtuosity.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
And an understanding and analysis of the work and the film that is quite astute and eloquent and thoughtful without any other references or baggage in the mix.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
And no face more eloquent than that of Edward Norton, who as Pete Seeger has that expanse broadened by a hairline swooping up toward his crown.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Among other things, Fragile is the most eloquent showcase of the band members’ dazzling instrumental virtuosity.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
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Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Nov. 2024
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Those thoughts ended up being key to the final shape of the film, as Mann found the teenagers to be incredibly articulate about their responses.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 Dec. 2024
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Entire pieces can—and have—been written on the suggestive use of food in Luca Guadagnino's films alone.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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The question is not how or why this character begins turning into a furry, rodent-killing canine at night, which Heller shows via a few suggestive body-horror shots and quick cuts, but what the after-effect of the transformation is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
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Trump said Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance urged him to keep the controversial topics out of his formal inaugural address.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Providing a phone, a car, a place to do laundry, or a little bit of elbow grease can fill a gap and let firefighters and other formal responders focus on critical operations.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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This year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the lyrics, the Argentine artist reflects on her emotions, which lead her to seek revenge in an expressive manner.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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John Ruskin The ski resort Courmayeur, in northwest Italy, sits at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley, which at 4,810 metres, is the highest peak in the Alps, Italy and Europe.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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People arrived in the City of Brotherly Love to mourn the majestic ship that’s nearly as long as the Chrysler Building.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Desmond Tutu and other leaders Christians on other continents, too, continued this vocal tradition.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed, Kennedy will likely oppose GLP-1 coverage expansion, given his vocal criticism of the pricey weight loss drugs.—
Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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While Johnson’s tight-lipped texts are far more nonchalant and in most cases less revealing than those of prior mayors, the messages do show the reality of how politicians gossip about their rivals, raise concerns about optics and celebrate wins.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Borenstein assembled all of this into a film that’s not only a revealing bit of journalism on Talankin’s part but a satisfying character study about an independent thinker suddenly faced with totalitarianism.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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