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fluency

noun

flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən(t)-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
Synonyms of fluencynext
: the quality or state of being fluent

Examples of fluency in a Sentence

She speaks with great fluency. Students must demonstrate fluency in a foreign language to earn a degree. a dancer known for her fluency and grace He plays the piano with speed and fluency.
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Some of these chains – Taco Bell, Red Lobster, Raising Canes – are resonating with consumers not just through menu innovation but through cultural fluency; turning everyday meals into moments that feel plugged into the broader cultural conversation. Steve Milton, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 Her pop culture fluency paired with gorgeous, make-you-stare-at-the-wall prose yields the perfect modern romance. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 Students can replay difficult moments, try again and gradually build fluency through repetition. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025 The firms that survive this transformation will be those which seamlessly blend technological fluency, human understanding, and deep contextual insight. Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fluency

Word History

First Known Use

1636, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fluency was in 1636

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“Fluency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluency. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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fluency

noun
flu·​en·​cy ˈflü-ən-sē How to pronounce fluency (audio)
: the quality or state of being fluent

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