as in smoothly
without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
Some were fluently verbal, while others communicated through signs and notes.
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Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Some drivers worry that people who don't speak English fluently may avoid the licensing process altogether.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
D’Amaro has built stronger relationships and discusses storytelling and creativity more fluently than Chapek did, even as his Hollywood experience is limited.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English, and a sample of his handwriting did not match, Milwaukee Police Detective Timothy Keller testified.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s what Bobby built — a musical language so deeply ingrained that strangers can speak it fluently together.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
In just two years, the Babrakzai children have gone from knowing no English and never having attended school to speaking English fluently and thriving in class.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior—inside, guests find some of the city’s most skillfully balanced and imaginative drinks, crafted by bartenders who speak spirits fluently.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Some drivers worry that people who don't speak English fluently may avoid the licensing process altogether.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
D’Amaro has built stronger relationships and discusses storytelling and creativity more fluently than Chapek did, even as his Hollywood experience is limited.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English, and a sample of his handwriting did not match, Milwaukee Police Detective Timothy Keller testified.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s what Bobby built — a musical language so deeply ingrained that strangers can speak it fluently together.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
In just two years, the Babrakzai children have gone from knowing no English and never having attended school to speaking English fluently and thriving in class.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior—inside, guests find some of the city’s most skillfully balanced and imaginative drinks, crafted by bartenders who speak spirits fluently.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
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Detention is the middle step that must run smoothly in order for the growing number of ICE officers to continue making arrests.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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As stage manager, Yen serves as the leader of our production team, overseeing backstage operations, coordinating technical elements, and ensuring that each production runs smoothly.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The school was clearly labeled as such in online maps and has an easily accessible website full of information about students, teachers and administrators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Radcliffe wasn’t so easily put off.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The clean, streamlined silhouette transitions effortlessly between casual daytime exploring and more elevated plans later in the evening, depending on your itinerary.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The classic silhouette and nautical-inspired stripe pattern, available in four cheerful color options, give it an effortlessly polished look.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The technology efficiently merges light from dozens of semiconductor lasers into a single optical fiber while keeping energy losses extremely low.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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None of their situations makes the choice easy.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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From a location standpoint, that made things pretty easy.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Gazelles roam freely near the refineries and depots that make Kharg one of Iran’s most valuable — and sensitive — assets.—
Sam Metz,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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