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adjective

är-ˈti-kyə-lət How to pronounce articulate (audio)
Definition of articulatenext
as in eloquent
able to express oneself clearly and well the television crew covering the science fair were looking for photogenic and articulate students to explain their projects on the air

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articulate

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verb

är-ˈti-kyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce articulate (audio)
1
as in to speak
to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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2
as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration

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3
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

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Recent Examples of articulate
Adjective
The Merriam voters tend to be better dressed and more articulate. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 Pocket calculators are superhuman but narrow, whereas the first large language models, though barely articulate, were general. — George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
Keep the narrative tight on the evolution of cultural aspects, offer a decisive point of view, articulate the support needed from the board, identify where decisions are required and be ready for questions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Lessons many of us had been mulling, but hadn’t fully articulated. — James Kavanaugh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for articulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
  1. eloquent
  2. speak
  3. express
  4. say
  5. vocal
  6. formulate
  7. utter
  8. outspoken
Adjective
  • The preschoolers who had a tough time delaying gratification— who ate the first marshmallow—were less academically and socially skilled, eloquent, attentive, and not as good at managing frustration in adolescence.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of eloquent
Verb
  • Fortune’s efforts to speak directly with participants in Armstrong’s and Lev’s retreats were unsuccessful.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The filmmaker has spoken about his personal connection to the material, which is informed by his own experience of leaving the village for a better life, to send money home.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of speak
Verb
  • Quiet luxury has given way to accessories that make an emotional statement and let clients express their individuality.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The source expressed optimism that the military money would come through but cautioned that it neither had been secured nor guaranteed.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • Salkar said a medico-legal case had been opened and an autopsy would follow.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Philippines are among the countries that are most exposed to food security risk from the super El Niño and also face the highest risk of civil unrest due to rising prices, Verisk Maplecroft said.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of say
Adjective
  • The South London artist channels Disney soundtrack tropes into claustrophobic strings and drones, while a handful of vocal tracks hint darkly at real-world family drama.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Best Pop Solo Performance can be a space where the Recording Academy recognizes — and perhaps awards — artists with songs that truly connect with the world, regardless of vocal chops.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of vocal
Verb
  • BetterDays Grip Powder is formulated to lift, condition and smooth the roots and contains arrowroot extract, provitamin B5, vitamin E and sunflower extract.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mathematicians must be able to formulate their own questions, develop their own approaches, and explore directions that have not been selected as examples of an AI system’s capabilities.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of formulate
Verb
  • In lieu of an interview, Gibney created an unsettling digital avatar of Musk that says things the real Musk actually uttered.
    — Sheelah Kolhatkar, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • No leader should stay as commander in chief after having the mindset to utter such nonsense.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • Debra Tate, Sharon Tate’s sister, has been an outspoken advocate for keeping Krenwinkel and other former followers of Manson behind bars.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Many industry critics were also outspoken when Netflix's studio and streaming deal was on the table, with particular focus on the future of movies staying in theaters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of outspoken

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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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