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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
her boyfriend's articulation of his feelings for her was very touching
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as in speech
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
you will have to work on your articulation if you want to be an announcer on TV
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Recent Examples of articulation
Appealing school redistricting decision The appeal focuses on the split articulation of Nantucket Elementary School, which would send some students to Arundel Middle and High schools instead of following their classmates into the Crofton cluster.
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Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Elsewhere, the document is much more in keeping with earlier articulations of American foreign policy.
—Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
The claim is a vivid articulation of how bleak and desperate things are in the 2020s, which mimics Dickens’s inspiration for his 1843 Christmas Carol.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
While previous Japanese leaders had linked the situation around Taiwan to Japanese security, Takaichi’s was the most explicit articulation yet of conditions for a possible intervention.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Elsewhere, the document is much more in keeping with earlier articulations of American foreign policy.
—Rebeccah Heinrichs, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
The claim is a vivid articulation of how bleak and desperate things are in the 2020s, which mimics Dickens’s inspiration for his 1843 Christmas Carol.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
While previous Japanese leaders had linked the situation around Taiwan to Japanese security, Takaichi’s was the most explicit articulation yet of conditions for a possible intervention.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
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As a fourth-generation farmer, LaMalfa was known for connecting with rural communities and amplifying their voices across Northern California.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Before tens of thousands of protesters marched in Minneapolis on Friday to demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents leave Minnesota, they were mocked by the voice of the Minnesota Vikings.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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But as the practice evolved, eager writers like Jefferson and John Adams (but not George Washington or James Madison, for instance), gravitated to a richer, sympathy-bearing idiom, which no doubt bled into intimate speech, now lost.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, Helmig announced that he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which primarily affected his speech.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sulwhasoo model using gentle cleansing foam It’s further reinforced by decades of investment in advanced formulation science and manufacturing in Korea and Japan, resulting in products that are both innovative and reliable.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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TopGum is a gummy supplements manufacturer that spends most of its time turning complex formulation ideas into gummies that go beyond stock recipes.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the tunefulness and, well, enunciation showcased on his third album, Jump Out, are equally related to Chicago drill melodicists like Sicko Mobb, and closer in content and delivery to emo-rap crooners and the hazy absurdism of the Pack than rage.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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The clip, which has amassed over 14 million views and nearly 3 million likes, shows the little girl, who was only 4 days old at the time, with a grumpy expression on her face as her brother leans in for the smooch.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Noma does a pop-up, the kitchen team immerses itself in the local flora, fauna, and culinary cultures to create a tasting menu that speaks not just to the restaurant’s style but is also an expression of the place the restaurant is taking up residency in.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For writers like me—less stylistically steady, less given to a consistency of diction and syntax—there’s still a through-line.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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