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
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Many of this season’s frequent nominees were articulate and direct about the ways those in the film industry can better support one another during uncertain times.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2025
Others can articulate their medical needs, but don’t have their prescription medications with them.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
Those who know him describe him as articulate, thoughtful and dedicated.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Many of this season’s frequent nominees were articulate and direct about the ways those in the film industry can better support one another during uncertain times.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Before rushing toward procurement, U.S. defense strategists need to articulate a new theory of victory, reviewing the beliefs and assumptions that undergirded the last 50 years of technological acquisitions.
—Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2025
Others can articulate their medical needs, but don’t have their prescription medications with them.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Two of the game’s most brilliant villains have matured into eloquent eulogists.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The gleaming veneer of artificial intelligence has captivated the world, with large language models producing eloquent responses that often seem indistinguishable from human thought.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Religious leaders from various faiths attend and speak at the event each year, the Imam said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sweeney's Penny Jo speaks with a stutter, asking if the artifact is really worth half a million dollars.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
14 Aug. 2025
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Each consideration was dressed through Morticia’s viewpoint as if she were given a blank canvas to express her own look.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Several parents expressed anger at the Kyrene School District Governing Board meeting on Aug. 5 over the handling of air quality issues stemming from a school roof construction project.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wei, who had received Naval counterintelligence and insider threat training just days earlier, strongly suspected that his new social media acquaintance was a Chinese spy, prosecutors said.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Last year, acting and literary arts programs paused receiving new applications, Elmendorf said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Clark's teammate, Fever star Sophie Cunningham, has been one of the most vocal critics of the WNBA players and referees in the physical treatment of Clark and how it is handled.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Habba was named as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey in March after becoming well-known as one of Trump’s most vocal legal advocates.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Apply ointment or lotion: Two to three times per day, apply an ointment or moisturizing lotion that's water-based or formulated with glycerin.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Stripes, a brand formulated specifically for menopausal skin, crafted this antioxidant-rich moisturizer for the over-40 set.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The camera lingers on her face as her expression slowly transitions from all smiles to utter despair.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Gabbard suggests Obama implicated Obama’s name was uttered nearly a dozen times at Wednesday’s briefing as Gabbard and other officials have suggested the 44th president was directly involved in efforts to mislead the public.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic Party is also home to outspoken critics of Israel and much of the Jewish community, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Bernie Sanders, and others.—
Nathan Diament,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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