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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
His demeanor, his maturity, his articulation of thought, belies his years — the son of two physicians who count Barack Obama, LeBron James and other high-profile figures among their circle of friends.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
There’s no long-winded exposition, no ponderous articulation of the themes, and no punches pulled.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
But first, there was a lesson in articulation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Speech problems are common in people with Parkinson’s disease and are characterized by a weak, sometimes nasal or monotonous voice with imprecise articulation.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
There’s no long-winded exposition, no ponderous articulation of the themes, and no punches pulled.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
But first, there was a lesson in articulation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
Speech problems are common in people with Parkinson’s disease and are characterized by a weak, sometimes nasal or monotonous voice with imprecise articulation.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
Noun
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Voice recognition technology, refined through work with speech disabilities, powers virtual assistants used by billions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The El Grito de Independencia commemorates the speech that marks the beginning of the Mexican independence movement.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the industry evolves, brands that combine innovative formulations, compelling storytelling, and diverse retail strategies are positioned to capture disproportionate market share in this expanding category.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, ultraprocessed foods are mostly industrial formulations that contain many additives, including salt, sugar, oils, preservatives, emulsifiers and synthetic ingredients.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects not just public speech and expression against government retaliation but also the public's ability to access information without government censorship.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The spoken narrative, with its spare, literary diction and vigorous precision, seems to add details and even scenes to the image-scape.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2025
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But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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