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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
Art and design have been key inspirations for the eloquent and thoughtful designer, such as German poet Hugo Ball, a founder of the Dada artistic movement and of Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich, for his spring 2025 collection.
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
What’s more difficult than curating an eloquent and versatile rotation of eveningwear?
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Conversely, the quiet IT guy can turn into an eloquent and relatable protagonist for a very human story.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In an ideal world being eloquent and prepared would have been enough.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
What’s more difficult than curating an eloquent and versatile rotation of eveningwear?
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Conversely, the quiet IT guy can turn into an eloquent and relatable protagonist for a very human story.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
In an ideal world being eloquent and prepared would have been enough.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
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The directness of Conceicao’s communication, far more articulate and fluent in Italian than his predecessor, dovetailed with the directness of his football.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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The latest: Photos and videos posted to Facebook, Reddit and other sites showed the Patriots Place sign displaying non-explicit cartoon images of anthropomorphic dogs, a cat and one very suggestive purple wolf on a rainbow background.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, both workers had shown symptoms suggestive of infection, the study said.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Having a formal parenting plan in place is a good idea for multiple reasons.—
Jann Blackstone,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Foster Supplier Collaboration: Use formal, electronic systems to share forecasts and capacity updates with suppliers.—
Gregory Pitstick,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bongino, a 50-year-old former Secret Service agent turned conservative-media commentator, is instead most well known for his outspoken support for Trump and his frequent spreading of misinformation, including about the FBI.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Filming their every outspoken thought and conversation whether in the newsroom, at home, on the street or in cars driving around frigid Moscow, the director channels the growing sense of dread as the government crackdown accelerates and the war nears.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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While Wallace and Gromit boast fluid and highly expressive movement, Norbot was quite the opposite.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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An additional compilation of designers that was expressive and fitting for the ultra-busy week was the Black In Fashion Council showroom–this special organization created by Lindsay Peoples and Sandrine Charles has been highlighting brands for a decade.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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From white-sand beaches on its southern coast to majestic mountains up north, the state is overwhelming blessed with gorgeous scenery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The whale-watching expedition explores the Bay of Cabo San Lucas, the famous Cabo Arch, the golden sands of Lover’s Beach, and the majestic humpback whales that frequent the Sea of Cortez.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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This is also not the ideal scenario for Arenado, who has been vocal about his desires to compete for a championship-level club — something the Cardinals do not project to be in the immediate future.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Within the entertainment industry, there’s a small but vocal constituency.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most revealing aspect of Amazon’s announcement is its unusually direct acknowledgment that product discovery happens off-platform.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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There’s a revealing insight that pulls back the curtain on Hershey Felder’s ambitious point of view.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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