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eloquence

[el-uh-kwuhns] / ˈɛl ə kwəns /


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Yvonne Lanauze’s vocal is modest, but the track blossoms in the instrumental solos—Hodges’s alto sax singing with quiet poise, and Tyree Glenn’s trombone talking with emotion and eloquence, raising the whole performance to another level.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The two-hour documentary includes interviews with Carrey and O’Brien, as well as “Only Murders in the Building” stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, a duo deeply influenced by Van Dyke’s blend of eloquence and acrobatics.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

The New York Times said Nehru had "electrified his countrymen with a speech of soaring eloquence".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

For human resources professional Henrietta Peter-Mogballah, The US president's surprise at Boakai's eloquence reflects a broader problem of global ignorance about African nations and its peoples.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

It is memory, says Quintilian, that has “exalted eloquence to its present luster.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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