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
Nik Popli, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Supporting genuine freedom of expression, including the freedom to articulate imperfect or unpopular opinions, has never been more important.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
Advertisement The result is an administration that, in less than 10 days, has articulated multiple and at times contradictory theories of imminent danger.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Supporting genuine freedom of expression, including the freedom to articulate imperfect or unpopular opinions, has never been more important.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Talarico proved unusually eloquent, impressing figures as diverse as the podcaster Joe Rogan and the former President Barack Obama.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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This doesn’t need to be organized or eloquent.—
Allison Palmer
March 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump has also spoken out in defense of his handling of the various crises facing his administration — but not nearly with the sort of detail and solemnity that wartime presidents usually speak, experts said.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the 90 minutes the two spoke, Shaynak shared a number of details about his life that actually made it into the show.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brown came down to talk to an officer, expressing confusion at why police had been called.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In short, some residents of the Memphis suburb have expressed opposition to the company's operations and potential expansions.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police in Austin shot and killed the gunman, who used a pistol and a rifle to carry out the attack, police said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bankers are positioning the video-game giant as an entertainment play rather than one about software, and leaning on the role of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, with its sovereign backing, for a higher credit rating, people familiar with the marketing effort said.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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To be fair, vocal figures in the president’s MAGA base have expressed their displeasure with his foreign policy in the past only to come back into the fold, where many of his rank-and-file supporters remained.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Although Rendezvous Arts has had singers at concerts, this is their first vocal group.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olay Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin Olay Super Serum Body Wash is formulated with ingredients such as vitamin E, collagen peptide, vitamin C, niacinamide, and BHA, which combine to create a powerful formula that hydrates, firms, brightens, evens, and smooths the skin.—
Claire West,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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Most importantly, the ingredients are formulated to prevent irritation, so even those with sensitive skin can add it to their routine.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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During the international ceremony, the BBC broadcast an outburst from a Tourette’s campaigner that included a racial slur, which was uttered while the actors were on stage.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Others seem too nervous to utter much of anything at all.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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Under Sánchez, Europe’s last major progressive leader, Spain also has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Republicans were very outspoken against the deal.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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