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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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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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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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
Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
When multiple candidates — often several Democrats — compete for the same seat, they are forced to knock on doors, articulate positions, and energize supporters.
—Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
And so what was at that time a useful but never completely articulated plan has come back to bite the GOP in the never-ending war for the hearts and minds of moderates and independents.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Congress’s most articulate Republican advocate (really) for safeguarding the workforce from AI, has already resigned.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
When multiple candidates — often several Democrats — compete for the same seat, they are forced to knock on doors, articulate positions, and energize supporters.
—Grace Rauh, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Was Hurzeler merely articulating what others in the game are too diplomatic to say?
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
And so what was at that time a useful but never completely articulated plan has come back to bite the GOP in the never-ending war for the hearts and minds of moderates and independents.
—Bob Ehrlich, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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At the dinner, Norris spoke about how his politics put him on a path to achieve his life goal in helping youth focus on martial arts with his program Kickstart Kids.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Spencer says seven truckloads of items were donated, completely exceeding his expectations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The bill doesn’t have any vocal opposition, Irwin said, but the Legislature has failed to pass it on previous occasions.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is much to the chagrin of its rather vocal critics.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Midlife is an important time to work with your doctors, including a cardiologist, to formulate specific plans to cut down on cardiovascular disease risk.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
20 Mar. 2026
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Our Top Korean Makeup As with skin care, Korean makeup products are often formulated with hydrating ingredients (such as hyaluronic acid, mango seed butter, and more) for a healthy, lit-from-within glow.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The footage, which has been verified by outlets including the BBC, shows the missile landing and Sweeney hitting the deck in a shower of shrapnel before uttering expletives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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The attempts to meet Conway were unsuccessful, prosecutors said, but added that the pair did arrange two meetings with Rubio, who is a longtime friend of Rivera's and had been an outspoken critic of the Maduro regime.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Bianco is an outspoken Trump supporter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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