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as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
Shakespearean actors with very good diction
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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
the spare diction that is the hallmark of the poetry of Robert Frost
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Recent Examples of diction
From his advanced diction to his technical precision, the Bruiser Wolf experience permeates his new album Potluck.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Buckley’s diction was twisty, his sentences often a yard short of the target, but his core arguments were clear.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.
—Clement Obropta, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2025
Buckley’s diction was twisty, his sentences often a yard short of the target, but his core arguments were clear.
—Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.
—Clement Obropta, IndieWire, 16 June 2025
This was the voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diction
Noun
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Don’t over-rely on focus groups (articulation can be limited) or on surveys (false precision).—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Owyhee County Coroner Aaron Tines said the human skeleton had hardware connecting the bones in the correct anatomical positions, in a process known as skeletal articulation.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The usual way to craft programming code entails the handwriting of source code, often using a conventional programming language such as Python, C++, and other popular coding languages.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Having sat with Jones in their home studio, Ronson understood the language of digital sound meters, tape machines and knobs and faders, as well as the importance of reading the room.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 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
Noun
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The wording from McDaniel's answer was a bit bizarre and confusing, but then again, that does fit his personality.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The business community, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the powerful Western States Petroleum Association, strongly opposed the changes even before the final wording was released, staging an all-out lobbying effort this week as lawmakers returned to the Capitol.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
11 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
Noun
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Scientists speculate that this could be an expression of mourning or an instinctual effort to understand the loss.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Scorn is a salve for her—an enjoyable expression of her fastidious nature and a coping strategy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Diction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diction. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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