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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
The artist also wore an eloquent necklace by Repossi.
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Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 7 May 2025
And the freedom to worship—or not to worship—was and still is a foundational part of America's charter, before and after FDR's eloquent address to the nation back in 1939.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Falk makes an eloquent argument for an energized global movement to make the nation-state system more responsive to growing environmental threats.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In his dealings with the media, Williams typically has an eloquent perspective.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 7 May 2025
And the freedom to worship—or not to worship—was and still is a foundational part of America's charter, before and after FDR's eloquent address to the nation back in 1939.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Falk makes an eloquent argument for an energized global movement to make the nation-state system more responsive to growing environmental threats.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In his dealings with the media, Williams typically has an eloquent perspective.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
Adjective
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The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement.—
Zachary Woolfe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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This bias weakened over time, as the theory came to have more distance from the Trump administration, and more suggestive bits of circumstantial evidence accrued.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel flustered guest Pedro Pascal with a suggestive question about Reed Richards' stretchable body parts on Monday's episode of his late-night show.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Robinhood submitted a formal 42-page proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the creation of a federal regulatory framework for the issuance and trading of tokenized RWAs.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Ramsay is a filmmaker of undeniable formal wizardry and a fearless explorer of psychological rupture.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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The outfit added a groovy twist to the classic dandy vibe—an ideal match for music sensation Tyla’s bold and expressive style.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Expect a three- to four-hour trek of moderate difficulty, but the majestic views of the rocky coastline from the top are worth the trip. Visit Jardin de L’Albarda.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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In a place as old and majestic as Rome, even the mundane can contain fascinating remnants of history.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Martin had been a vocal opponent of prosecuting people charged in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Even before Indiana Landmarks became involved, Swihart said the community has been vocal for years about reusing the Roosevelt site.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Maybe the most revealing moment Wednesday evening happened near the end.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Perhaps even more revealing is how older adults are using these channels.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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