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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
Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
For a lot of us, Christgau and his equally, and near-equally eloquent peers talk people how to write about music, think about music, talk about music, hear music.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Your points are eloquent as Mercury and Mars align, but your attitude may antagonize your audience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
El Hammoumy is passionate about his native country, eloquent in English, a scholar with a PhD in Morocco’s oral-history traditions, and—like any millennial—equally fluent in online life.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
For a lot of us, Christgau and his equally, and near-equally eloquent peers talk people how to write about music, think about music, talk about music, hear music.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Your points are eloquent as Mercury and Mars align, but your attitude may antagonize your audience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
El Hammoumy is passionate about his native country, eloquent in English, a scholar with a PhD in Morocco’s oral-history traditions, and—like any millennial—equally fluent in online life.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloquent
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Proofs are littered with suggestive ellipses.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Researchers also found highly suggestive evidence that eating more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of obesity by 55%, sleep disorders by 41%, development of type 2 diabetes by 40% and the risk of depression by 20%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress code was white tie—known as the most formal dress code in the United States.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Authorities say a homicide investigation that began in 1973 has now been brought to a formal close, more than a half-century after a woman was found dead in a Northern Virginia state forest.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sandy Proksa is an expressive arts specialist who worked with at least 10 of the dozens of artists represented in the exhibit, including the two who attended the opening, identified in the gallery only by their first names Mark and Velta.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The trend reflects a growing desire for fashion that feels expressive and practical.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Marvel at a majestic semi-open cave with captivating stalactites, and take a break from sightseeing in the sunny city by cooling off in its fresh water.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Vienna Opera House itself today remains majestic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Secondly, don’t choose anything too revealing, dramatic, or attention-grabbing.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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