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
  • With their laid-back, mop-haired rocker dad and poetry professor turned ayurvedic healer mom, 16-year-old Awilda and 13-year-old Delphine have surely always known the importance of staying true to oneself.
    Marah Eakin, Vulture, 4 June 2026
  • People expect a more comprehensive, even exciting experience, with things like live music, poetry readings and even circus acts.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Healey, a former two-term attorney general, is completely disregarding public safety by her reckless rhetoric and actions – all to win another election.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
  • The escalating rhetoric comes at a critical moment for the two countries, which next month will embark on a review of their free trade agreement with Canada.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • His emotional eloquence pushed music toward the future.
    Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
  • 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

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“Articulacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulacy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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