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
  • In 1958, Golestan, having just opened his own studio, hired Farrokhzad, who was already well known for boldly candid love poetry, as an assistant.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.
    Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The post, which Kinlaw appears to have shared on his personal Facebook page and later deleted, contained a graphic with anti-Islamic rhetoric.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Between persecution and suspicion These dynamics become especially visible in moments of enforcement, where the gap between political rhetoric and immigration policy comes into sharp relief.
    Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The oversized teddy bear of a man with the languid baritone, who speaks with the eloquence of a poet, the encouragement of a coach, and the comfort of a minister, came up in the legendary Night Hawk in the 1970s.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Old friends might be back in the picture to appreciate your eloquence.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2026

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“Articulacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulacy. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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