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
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The senator's eloquence is well known.
She spoke with eloquence on the need for better schools.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Sometimes the characters talk too eloquently — with too much wisdom and intellect and eloquence.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Smith, a product of the classical British tradition, had the lightning eloquence of Shakespeare to guide her.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Governed by enchanting Venus, Libras are often admired for their charm, eloquence and innate sense of style.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
Sometimes the characters talk too eloquently — with too much wisdom and intellect and eloquence.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Smith, a product of the classical British tradition, had the lightning eloquence of Shakespeare to guide her.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
Governed by enchanting Venus, Libras are often admired for their charm, eloquence and innate sense of style.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Eloquence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eloquence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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