How to Use eloquence in a Sentence

eloquence

noun
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  • She spoke with eloquence on the need for better schools.
  • The senator's eloquence is well known.
  • The middle of a pandemic is not the time to strain for eloquence as JFK did.
    — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 11 Jan. 2021
  • Former slaves rose to greatness and spoke with the eloquence of angels.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 16 Dec. 2019
  • They also were impressed by the passion and eloquence of the young people who spoke.
    — William Cummings, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2018
  • There’s also Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and the arts, who’s renowned for her eloquence.
    — Joyce Kinkead, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2022
  • In the end, these two paintings defeat all attempts to match their eloquence.
    — Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2019
  • Such was the eloquence and care taken by the jurors that in an hour there was time only for three questions.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Eloquence alone cannot solve these dilemmas, but Landrieu at least made a start.
    — David Blight, The Atlantic, 29 May 2017
  • Many have humbled me with their grace and eloquence, often in the face of horrific crimes.
    — Maxine Bernstein, OregonLive.com, 4 Jan. 2018
  • And every once in a while, perhaps because of the righteousness and eloquence of that voice, the message is heard.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2021
  • What if the tragedies of tyranny were, in the first instance, tragedies of eloquence misapplied—of language used for evil ends, but used well?
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2019
  • To the contrary, 50 years later, his buildings exude the same joy, eloquence and integrity as at the time of their birth.
    — oregonlive.com, 16 Aug. 2019
  • Do not expect bursts of eloquence that will live on in history.
    — E.j. Dionne Jr., Washington Post, 23 June 2024
  • Some people are now trying to adapt the bot’s eloquence to play different roles.
    — Will Knight, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The eloquence of Aguirre’s handling of thick mounds and scrapings of paint elevates the works above horror and disgust.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland, 18 Apr. 2021
  • James Salter, perhaps one of the greatest stylists of the 20th century, writes with immense eloquence about France.
    — Edward Chisholm, WSJ, 20 May 2022
  • But, even among Black folks, some hair has an eloquence that other hair might not be afforded.
    — Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Finally, Watts’s economy with words was on par with his spare eloquence on the drum kit.
    — Corey Seymour, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2021
  • And readers, as someone who writes about food for a living, the lack of eloquence in my description of his dish will haunt my dreams for some time.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
  • The image depicts a young girl perched on her father’s shoulders, enthralled by the power and eloquence of Dr. King’s words.
    — Essence.com, 15 Jan. 2018
  • Much of the story is told, straight to the camera with quiet eloquence, by Susan Schneider Williams, Robin’s third wife and widow.
    — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2020
  • And his eloquence describing his beloved farm gives it its beauty.
    — Laurie Hertzel, Star Tribune, 30 July 2021
  • The speech, from a man who is not known for his eloquence, was surprisingly effective.
    — CNN, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The variety of people who posted on the board and the eloquence of their words and experiences with Pedro struck Kettmann.
    — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2021
  • All the eloquence and introspection belongs to the creature.
    — Jon Katz, WIRED, 21 Apr. 1998
  • His eloquence and rare status as a Palestinian at the center of U.S. letters made him into an icon.
    — Udi Greenberg, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2021
  • From celebration to calamity, from farce to affliction, the novel is swept along by the raw eloquence of McBride’s voice.
    — Ron Charles, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Gattis had once again proved to be a worthy hype man, exhibiting the same eloquence and fervor as the best promoters.
    — Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The traitors ultimately offed him for his eloquence, even if not for the quality of his speeches, then for their quantity.
    — Molly Fitzpatrick, Vulture, 29 Feb. 2024

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