Definition of articulacynext
chiefly British
as in poetry
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way the impressive articulacy of the members of the debating society known as the Oxford Union

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Recent Examples of articulacy The results are astonishing, and Robin transforms from a struggling, depressive, and too often rageful child into a youth of prodigious wisdom and articulacy. Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 17 Aug. 2021
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Noun
  • Worse even than poetry with a palpable design on us, as Keats didn’t quite say, is poetry that puts its hands in its breeches pockets and delivers a lecture in the expectation of applause.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Jamie Lloyd has anchored Shakespeare’s profoundly romantic poetry and comedy at the heart of this production, and decorated the play with music, dancing, love, and laughter.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Barack Obama’s administration detained unaccompanied children and families despite humanitarian rhetoric, contradicting Clinton’s assertion that children were not placed in detention camps.
    Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The report notes despite the political rhetoric, clean energy stocks have outperformed traditional energy by over 45% since early 2025, driven largely by macroeconomic and interest rate trends rather than by partisan politics.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Remember that smoothness is not insight and eloquence is not evidence of understanding.
    Walter Quattrociocchi, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Through his eloquence and relentless drive, Jackson didn’t just keep hope alive for himself; his dream of a vibrant, multiracial America still inspires millions of Americans today.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Articulacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulacy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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