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
Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 July 2025
The New Economic Plan, articulated by national conservatives and to be implemented by U.S. political leadership, is designed to bring back manufacturing jobs that have been shipped overseas for the several decades just past.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Doing so helps your kids see how a mature person can identify and articulate their emotions to de-escalate conflict, psychologist Caroline Fleck wrote for in April.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 July 2025
The New Economic Plan, articulated by national conservatives and to be implemented by U.S. political leadership, is designed to bring back manufacturing jobs that have been shipped overseas for the several decades just past.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Pairing the dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry led to an eloquent ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Many of the women who spoke to the BBC are young female freelancers and didn’t feel able to complain about Wallace’s behavior at the time for fear of negative career repercussions.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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The Ace of Wands invites you to embrace this fresh, creative energy and start to express your true self more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Kerrville city manager Dalton Rice said that in his city, at least 40 power lines are still down after the storms.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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For decades, hip-hop artists have turned pain into poetry, struggle into style, and now, lyrics into liquidity.—
Kori Hale,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Sang-wol has been using the money garnered from Ro-sa’s poetry book sales to fund a college scholarship.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The Korean American songstress has been involved in the project since around late 2020-early 2021, serving as the vocal producer and songwriter for the film.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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That film, directed by Emmy-winning Johan Renck, starred Adam Sandler and the vocal talents of Paul Dano as the creepy extraterrestrial spider.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Other types of milk, not formulated for newborns, are still available in small quantities that al-Fara said volunteers are procuring from the market, often at exorbitant prices.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
28 June 2025
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Use cleaners specially formulated for wood furniture or hardwood floors for a gentler clean.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The responses to use of one of the terms that still can’t be printed or aired in most mainstream news outlets often depends on the affiliation of the person who uttered the word.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In our bubble, that slur was only uttered by crude uncles.—
Charles E. Kraus,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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