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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
This is Lorde at her sharpest, most eloquent, and certainly most tantalizing.
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Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
One video image of a highway at night was more eloquent than anything in the lead-up to Johnny’s Greyhound getaway.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Al-Musawi’s successor, Nasrallah, proved to be more charismatic and eloquent and was able to rally even Lebanon’s Christians and Sunnis behind his nationalist call to expel Israel from Lebanese soil.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi / Made By History, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Is the dang hat an amazing and eloquent comment by Cabello on having to swim in the fishbowl of fame?
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Look for those who are articulate, passionate about their work and culturally adaptable.Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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This time, our articulate couple is 40ish with four-year-old girl twins.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Police say the man kept asking the girl suggestive questions, asked for photographs and sent some of himself.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their spinsterhood took on an ominous cast, their celibacy no longer evidence of pure, Christian love, but now suggestive of physical, emotional, and intellectual degeneracy.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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Prosecutors argue that Mangione's possession of these items demonstrates an intent to commit a criminal act, though a formal connection to the shooting of Brian Thompson has not yet been established in these proceedings.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Harris’ wardrobe is full of pantsuits, but there have been a fair few occasions where the vice president opted to forgo her power suiting ways in favor of a formal dress.Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
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She has long been outspoken in calling for a deal to return the hostages, speaking weekly outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv, as well as outside Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, at the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and other locations.Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The award is named after the Navajo/Oneida artist who created expressive artworks in a variety of media.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Feel free to add those little eyelashes to the expressive LED headlights.William Roberson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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As the doors swung open, choirs filled the air with song and the cathedral's great organ -- silent since the fire -- resounded with majestic melodies.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after noon Sunday, the waters eight miles off the coast of Newport Beach were broken by an unusual, if not majestic, sight.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rowe is typically cool and collected during public appearances and has also been vocal in acknowledging the failures of his agency on July 13, when the would-be assassin shot Trump’s ear and killed a man in the crowd, and the need for reform.Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Mexico's handling of drug cartels.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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The mini-moon's composition has proved to be one of its most revealing features.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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But the most revealing aspect of the final episode is how much the series seems to be in the dark about the police or FBI theories.Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Eloquent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloquent. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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