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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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
Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Kevin Maloney, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Your leadership plays a crucial role in articulating a clear vision that respects the past while committing to a different future.
—Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Adjective
Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.
—Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Beyond the noise In 2025, Vance, Rubio and Hegseth articulated new visions of America’s role in the world.
—Kevin Maloney, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Your leadership plays a crucial role in articulating a clear vision that respects the past while committing to a different future.
—Simon Corbett, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Heard whole, the Barber-Menotti product is as gloriously over the top as anything that Bette Davis ever made with William Wyler—and Heartbeat’s reduction of it to its burning cinders is as just as effective as Glyndebourne’s grandly eloquent take.—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The scene both underscores the character’s profound reserves of sadness in heartbreaking fashion, unfolding with eloquent flashes of wit.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Both are also, objectively speaking, disgusting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Some viewers praised Daniel for speaking candidly about his experiences, while others questioned whether graduation was the appropriate setting for the remarks.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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In its search to find the language to express the truths of the moment, Rehearsals for a Revolution is not afraid to question its own gestures — to doubt itself and to be vulnerable.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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While talking to James Haskell and Alex Payne, his co-hosts on his podcast, The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, Tindall discussed his 2011 wedding to Zara Phillips, and expressed his surprise that rugby star James Haskell had not made a fool out of himself then.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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The pair, who were at Molineux when Wolverhampton Wanderers returned to the Premier League in August 2018, were back almost eight years later, as the stadium said farewell to the top flight.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In neighboring Uganda, officials said laboratory results confirmed two cases in the capital of Kampala − including one death − among people traveling from Congo with no apparent link to each other.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Seth and Lauren, who have been married since 2011, have been vocal about their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The two challengers are left-leaning and vocal about trying to balance the state Supreme Court ideologically.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The petroleum jelly brand was formulated by a young chemist, Robert Chesebrough, who observed oil rig workers use the gooey residue to treat cuts and burns in 1870.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The gummies are formulated with Vitamin C and E, collagen peptides and lemon balm, while the Hydro-Stars are made with 100 percent hydrocolloid.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Yet Cornelius Krull, the patriarch, speaks only a German dialect and never utters more than two words.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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That line, uttered by Duncan in the last scene of this week’s episode, is as succinct a thesis statement as The Audacity has offered about the ethical wasteland of Silicon Valley.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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Another candidate was an outspoken opponent, contending that the project was a sop to developers.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The Lakers executive’s contribution signals growing Hollywood interest in Pratt’s outsider candidacy, which has gained momentum following his outspoken criticism of city leadership after the 2025 Palisades fires.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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