fluently

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Recent Examples of fluently English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 In Paris, Safonov started learning French and already speaks the language fluently. Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Efira and Okamoto would each spend parts of the film speaking in the other woman’s language – not fluently, but intelligibly enough to perform. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026 In Iceland, English is taught as a second language in schools early on, so nearly every Icelander speaks it fluently. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 June 2026 The most in-demand developers are either AI-native, working fluently alongside these tools or innovative individuals with exceptional judgment—in other words, those who know what to build, when to ship and what truly matters. Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Guides know which neighborhoods to avoid, speak the language fluently in places where a barrier could leave you vulnerable, and signal to potential threats that you’re already accompanied — a real factor in destinations like Colombia, where a guide is essential for both safety and navigation. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
  • Challenges ahead Proving the effectiveness of any of these three drugs will depend on the clinical trials running smoothly.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Adverb
  • People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The ribs should bend easily and the meat should begin pulling back from the bones.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • This summer, the silk scarf emerges as the ultimate versatile accessory, effortlessly transforming outfits for any occasion.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike my go-to toilet scrubber brush, these pumice stones effortlessly erase stubborn hard-water stains, lime buildup, rust, and more.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Adverb
  • These upgrades are intended to improve the robot’s ability to manipulate tools, handle materials, and work efficiently in factory environments.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Many beaches, parks, and attractions are spread out, and public transit doesn’t reach all of them efficiently.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Adverb
  • Kaum, on the second floor of the beach club, is a top spot for traditional Indonesian recipes, while easy-going Ijen specializes in fresh oysters, prawn skewers and other beachy bites from lunch to well after dinner.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Adverb
  • Rather than expressing yourself freely, your primary concern becomes preventing conflict or hostility.
    Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026
  • The parliament in England created laws against Quakers, forbidding them to worship freely, charging them with punishments for refusing to take oaths or refusing to remove their hats.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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