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as in speech
the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively
a presidential hopeful with a gift for oratory and a highly charismatic personality
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as in rhetoric
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
the politician's oratory sounded good only to people who didn't bother to think
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Recent Examples of oratory
Hassan Nasrallah, the iconic leader of Hezbollah who captivated many in the Arab world with his charismatic oratory, was killed on Friday in an Israeli attack on Beirut.
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Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
She is widely regarded as a pragmatist who lacks the charisma, oratory skills and pugnacious nature of the outgoing populist president.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
No one thought the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27, would be the epitome of statesmanship and oratory.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
The standard of oratory, at the Fiserv Forum, could politely be described as mixed.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
She is widely regarded as a pragmatist who lacks the charisma, oratory skills and pugnacious nature of the outgoing populist president.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
No one thought the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Thursday, June 27, would be the epitome of statesmanship and oratory.
—Bill Goodykoontz, USA TODAY, 28 June 2024
The standard of oratory, at the Fiserv Forum, could politely be described as mixed.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oratory
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For the next 10 minutes, Valvano delivered a speech that still resonates today, mixing humor, motivational anecdotes and inspiring people to cherish their lives.Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The management changes were announced as part of the company’s twentieth anniversary celebrations which also featured a speech from Alibaba and Ant Group founder Jack Ma.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The Bartlet staff’s righteous (and self-righteous) elocution might seem — to the cynical — sentimental, treacly, smarmy, or just eye-roll-inducingly dumb.Lizzie Logan, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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The delightful elocution of their dry-as-martini witticisms (dialect coach Nancy Carlin) adds to the joys of this period piece.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Developing listening and storytelling skills, especially through public speaking, can teach you how to persuade audiences.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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For example, older team members might benefit from training on the latest technology, while younger team members might benefit from training centered around public speaking, negotiating or conflict resolution.Nick Leighton, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Oratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oratory. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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