Definition of articulationnext
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words her boyfriend's articulation of his feelings for her was very touching

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as in speech
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking you will have to work on your articulation if you want to be an announcer on TV

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Recent Examples of articulation Thoughts move faster, and articulation is cleaner while Mercury is in Virgo. — Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Since then, it’s been clear that there is still a lot to be done to arrive at a certain articulation around the forest in my work. — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 10 July 2026 Crafted in 18-karat gold with black-enamel accents, its supple articulation is a balance of structure and lightness—high jewelry made modern, wearable, and dynamic. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 Accordingly, its most perfect articulation did not appear last year in a gallery at all, but in the pages of Vanity Fair magazine. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for articulation
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Noun
  • When the rhythm section drops away, her voice hangs among flute, synthesiser, and reverberation; when the rhythm returns, the bass feels newly physical.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Skip to main content Find hotels Restaurants Bars As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In his address to the Illinois General Assembly in May, the senator devoted the first half of his speech to immigration.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Within a week, a group of 20 to 30 SEIU Local 1000 members burst into a CalHR conference Tuesday morning to interrupt its keynote speech.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Studies have found that, for women, testosterone gels or creams are better than oral formulations, which have been linked to liver and high cholesterol problems.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Doctors are worried this season's vaccine formulation might not be as effective.
    — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Much the same can be said of Noël Coward, who learned his crisp enunciation through sheer aspirational effort.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The inaugural inductees are said to represent more than a century of Australian storytelling, creativity and cultural expression and are selected by an expert panel.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The BellaBot Pro, a cat-like delivery robot, with an interactive screen that displays playful facial expressions, was also among the highlights.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The clarity in the diction may suggest both a way of absorbing difficult emotion and a way of keeping it at bay.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Lead actor Anthony Ippolito, who landed the part with an unsolicited self-tape, disappears into the garbled diction and hangdog stubbornness of a young Stallone without ever coming off as a mere impression of a person.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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