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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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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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
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump’s speech was articulate, patriotic and effective.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
To be eligible for resettlement consideration individuals must be of South African nationality, be of Afrikaner ethnicity or a member of a racial minority in the country, and must be able to articulate a past experience of persecution or fear of future persecution.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
If anyone wants to hear an articulate explanation of why Republicans support or oppose legislation, go listen to the Republican floor speeches.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
Trump’s speech was articulate, patriotic and effective.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
In an age of conscious consumerism and rapid innovation, companies that articulate their purpose clearly and live it visibly are more likely to earn both market share and mindshare.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
To be eligible for resettlement consideration individuals must be of South African nationality, be of Afrikaner ethnicity or a member of a racial minority in the country, and must be able to articulate a past experience of persecution or fear of future persecution.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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The artist also wore an eloquent necklace by Repossi.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
7 May 2025
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The Sunset Boulevard star spoke to PEOPLE about the whirlwind past week, from his Tony nomination on Thursday, May 1, to attending the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, May 5, and then the 2025 Tony Awards junket on Thursday, May 8.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Kerr spoke to Green about the incidents on Friday and said the veteran had put the events behind him.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Both reports noted billing patterns indicative of potential fraud among hundreds of providers, the OIG said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In Texas, the problem is exacerbated by pumping of oil and gas, the study says.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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While it's not confirmed, McCartney could lend his vocal talents as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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So there was still a great deal of research and vocal training that had to be done on my part.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Because what better way to formulate out-of-this-world love stories than by literally going out of this world? Fortunately, the best streaming services are also home to some of the best sci-fi romances on offer, so there's a vast opportunity to watch and enjoy.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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Encourage employees to formulate strong passwords that are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.—
Maxwell Alles,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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They’re given rhyming, Italian-sounding names uttered in an exaggerated male text-to-speech voice alongside nonsensical phrases.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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What do the race stewards believe an F1 driver is supposed to utter if another car cuts them off on a corner at more than 200 mph?—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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