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articulate 1 of 2

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
Very opinionated and articulate, and seems more interested in the idea behind the idea, rather than the actual idea itself. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Published in late 2018—the very moment the Andy Rubin scandal broke and sparked the Google Walkout—this book gave us language for something many of us had sensed but couldn’t yet articulate. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Fashion week has given each a stage to articulate that proposition. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Hong Kong — Last weekend, as the world worried about the possibility of unconstrained artificial intelligence wiping out humanity, the leaders of the United States and China articulated their visions for the era-defining technology. — John Liu, CNN Money, 14 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
  • 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
  • Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of eloquent
Verb
  • This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Fourmont, who has belonged to the Lamplighters for 56 years and has been in many fine quartets, spoke eloquently about serving his community.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of speak
Verb
  • The statement said el-Sisi expressed support for a deal to resolve the Iranian crisis and ensure the freedom of shipping navigation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Paxton had argued that the law-school clinic was not a classroom but a workplace, and that Fisher was punished not for expressing political views but because her cursing and volume had disrupted clinic business.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • With all that said, there are still a lot of pleasures in this production that remain failsafe, even after the ride toward a way-too-inevitable outcome is firmly on its tracks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • On the living-room table was a giant bowl filled with cigarette butts, which Beck said was for an art project.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of say
Adjective
  • The Pentagon’s Emil Michael, and David Sacks, the former AI and crypto czar, have also been vocal critics of EA’s influence over the current AI safety landscape.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The hike was widely expected as Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has been vocal about tackling stubborn inflation to achieve better price stability in the economy.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocal
Verb
  • Dogs have thinner skin than humans and a different pH balance, which means products formulated for people can actually cause dryness and irritation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Clean, relax and play with this calming bubble bath made from a nontoxic, hypoallergenic and tear-free solution that has been formulated without parabens, sulfates or fragrance.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of formulate
Verb
  • It is always uttered with a smile—on the harbor, at a café, down on the beach.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That was quite literally the beginning of the story when adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) uttered those words in the Yellowjackets pilot.
    — Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • While Talarico and Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, have been outspoken in their desire to rein in data center development, both are taking a nuanced position.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And although the medical research measure has some outspoken critics, there’s no money for an opposition campaign.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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