as in speech
the art of speaking in public eloquently and effectively
the oft-told story that he practiced elocution by learning to speak with a mouth full of pebbles
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Recent Examples of elocution
Elizabeth—with her precise elocution, her terrifying and obvious sincerity—sounded like a woman on the brink of a great cosmic battle.
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Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Rosetta was unusually anxious about public speaking, so she was given elocution lessons.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
Would elocution stand a chance if it were formally reintroduced into the school curriculum today?
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2023
She quickly to turning to the theater, aided by elocution lessons, and found her calling.
—Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2023
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Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Rosetta was unusually anxious about public speaking, so she was given elocution lessons.
—Anita Gates, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
Would elocution stand a chance if it were formally reintroduced into the school curriculum today?
—Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2023
She quickly to turning to the theater, aided by elocution lessons, and found her calling.
—Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elocution
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In his speech, Hegseth called out China's ambitions in Latin America, specifically attempts to increase influence over the Panama Canal.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering a speech in Singapore.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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Darrow, in spite of his powerful oratory, and in spite of outmaneuvering Bryan during their exchange, was up against the fact that Scopes had admitted to teaching evolution, in violation of the Butler Act.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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On Friday, as the Rams prepared for the second night of the draft, McVay used his oratory skills before another assemblage of pros.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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While some may view these new statements as a step toward accountability, others remain skeptical, citing the depth and repeated nature of his past rhetoric.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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In her public rhetoric, mostly on social media and right-wing media appearances, Lake has veered between promising to restore the networks to their historic mission and pledging to demolish them.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.—
CNBC Make It Staff,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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And iPhone 15 Pro Max In The U.S. — At Lower Price Who should consider this role Those who excel at explaining complex concepts, enjoy public speaking, and have deep business, technology or healthcare knowledge.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Elocution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elocution. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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