eloquence
noun
el·o·quence
ˈe-lə-kwən(t)s 
1
: discourse marked by force and persuasiveness
also
: the art or power of using such discourse
2
: the quality of forceful or persuasive expressiveness
Examples of eloquence in a Sentence
The senator's eloquence is well known.
She spoke with eloquence on the need for better schools.
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Other speeches went on far too long, but scant few had true eloquence or electricity.
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
There is no epiphany and no resolution, only a rupture that even the husband’s eloquence can’t heal.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Sometimes our horror reaches out and devastates others, and when that happens, the eloquence of our lies will do nothing to redeem us.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
There is no epiphany and no resolution, only a rupture that even the husband’s eloquence can’t heal.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Sometimes our horror reaches out and devastates others, and when that happens, the eloquence of our lies will do nothing to redeem us.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eloquence
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eloquence. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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eloquence
noun
el·o·quence
ˈel-ə-kwən(t)s
: speech or writing that is forceful and convincing
also
: the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way
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