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
Through his eloquence and relentless drive, Jackson didn’t just keep hope alive for himself; his dream of a vibrant, multiracial America still inspires millions of Americans today.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In this sense, thinking is less about eloquence or computation per se, and more about the ability to build internal models of the world and run them forward, whether to solve a problem, make a judgment, imagine a possibility, or simply navigate reality with some sense of direction.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s own commentary works with tacit eloquence through such parallels and contrasts.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
In this sense, thinking is less about eloquence or computation per se, and more about the ability to build internal models of the world and run them forward, whether to solve a problem, make a judgment, imagine a possibility, or simply navigate reality with some sense of direction.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s own commentary works with tacit eloquence through such parallels and contrasts.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025
The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquence
Noun
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Like night one in Los Angeles, the usually unfiltered artist offered no commentary on the controversy and backlash surrounding him after years of antisemitic rhetoric, mental health struggles, and his public apology in a Wall Street Journal ad this past January for his antisemitic outbursts.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2026
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The rapper previously shared rhetoric widely deemed as antisemitic on social media, used a 2025 Super Bowl ad to redirect viewers to a website selling a $20 swastika T-shirt, and dropped a song praising Adolf Hitler.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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How to build a literary community with poetry (and biscuits).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her poetry offers a rare collection of literary introspection from within Miami-Dade County government, where Tallman works as chief of staff to a top deputy of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.—
Douglas Hanks
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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