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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as in poetry
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way
obviously, articulateness was not what got that politician elected
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Recent Examples of articulate
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
The Bridge on the River Kwai has a thorny message about loyalty and duty that’s wrapped in a rugged, articulate adventure film.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
But in other settings, Vance has articulated the Trump administration’s policy views at length through speeches on the economy, free speech and religious liberty, and the meaning of citizenship.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told 9News.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
The Bridge on the River Kwai has a thorny message about loyalty and duty that’s wrapped in a rugged, articulate adventure film.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
But Israel has articulate and capable spokespeople making its case.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
But in other settings, Vance has articulated the Trump administration’s policy views at length through speeches on the economy, free speech and religious liberty, and the meaning of citizenship.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Here’s my best advice on how to become a more eloquent and decisive speaker.—
Michael Chad Hoeppner,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Within this framework, culture and art stand out as the most eloquent witnesses.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kenyan President William Ruto, in a June letter to the council, spoke about the need for more and better equipment, and more funding and personnel.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 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
Verb
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Federal legislation banning the app, if its U.S. assets are not sold by ByteDance, came after some government officials expressed concern that TikTok poses a national security threat, believing ByteDance, which is based in Beijing, is sharing U.S. user data with China.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Identity Signaling Aesthetics enable users to express personal values and affiliations.—
Roy Ward,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Furniture will face tariffs later this year, Trump said.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Nearly 300,000 cannabis plants worth almost $850 million have been eradicated from the two parks over the last 20 years, officials said.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The language of poetry speaks to all our senses, my father meant to say.—
Ilya Kaminsky
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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The novel is more than 1,000 pages long, more than 1,000 years old, and larded with enigmatic poetry.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After the 2023 actors strike, some SAG-AFTRA members have been vocal about struggling to qualify for the union’s health plan — an issue both slates appear eager to address.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her subtle but distinctive vocal fry washes over every word.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This lightweight oil is formulated with rosemary, tea tree, and castor oils to soothe, stimulate, and moisturize (minus the tingling).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to keep the area from drying out.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
20 Aug. 2025
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All that talk about hunger, coupled with Chicago scoring touchdowns on four of its first five possessions, led usually mute linebacker Matt Milano to utter his first words of the series.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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