chiefly British
as in poetry
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way the impressive articulacy of the members of the debating society known as the Oxford Union

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Recent Examples of articulacy The results are astonishing, and Robin transforms from a struggling, depressive, and too often rageful child into a youth of prodigious wisdom and articulacy. Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 17 Aug. 2021
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Noun
  • MaKshya Tolbert practices poetry and placemaking in Virginia, where her grandmother raised her.
    MaKshya Tolbert, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Paniagua Guzman and other researchers have reviewed literature showing that poetry interventions open a path to self-expression for those living with dementia and their caregivers, giving them agency as well as opportunities to connect with others.
    Holly J. McDede, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • While Petro repeatedly promoted the idea of a return to Gran Colombia, his right-hand man, Benedetti played down the president’s rhetoric.
    Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
  • For executives who depend on cross-border production and financing, the rhetoric adds another layer of uncertainty.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The man known as Supermex is also an idol for his humor, eloquence and ability to command the attention of fans.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Mercury in Leo on June 26 boosts your confidence and eloquence, so use it wisely.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Articulacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulacy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

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