Peggy Noonan
columnist, speechwriter
Former Reagan speechwriter and Wall Street Journal columnist whose elegant prose style embodies the best tradition of American political writing.
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n. 1 an argument to refute a position or opinion; 2 one who aggressively advocates a position
Writing a sharp polemic on the crisis. (Attributed to Peggy Noonan)
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n. 1 the art of using language skillfully 2 exaggerated or insincere language that is without real meaning or worth
The rhetoric of the campaign was heated. (Attributed to Peggy Noonan)
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n. and tr. v. 1 verbal communication; conversation; 2 a discussion in speech or writing often formal and at some length.
Public discourse is being poisoned. (Attributed to Peggy Noonan)
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n. 1 a strong supporter or advocate; 2 an armed fighter opposed to an occupying army; adj. strongly biased in favor of a particular party or position
The partisan divide is growing. (Attributed to Peggy Noonan)
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n. an article in a periodical written by the editor and published as an official argument
An editorial stance of great weight. (Attributed to Peggy Noonan)
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