articulateness

noun

Definition of articulatenessnext
as in poetry
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way obviously, articulateness was not what got that politician elected

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  1. poetry
  2. rhetoric
  3. eloquence
Noun
  • This is not a proclamation of the obvious, namely that pop is the opposite of poetry.
    Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Kwanzaa celebrations vary, but typically include lighting candles, one per night; placing meaningful items on a traditional woven mat on tables; sharing meals and a karamu feast; poetry; dance and music, according to the Official Kwanzaa website.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of poetry
Noun
  • Yet Biden administration officials have not espoused the same explicitly anti-media rhetoric as Trump and his top allies have for years.
    Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Officials in both countries know that Trump is a dealmaker, and some believe the conduct of his presidency will ultimately be less harsh than his rhetoric.
    Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rhetoric
Noun
  • 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
Definition of eloquence
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