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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
This quiet, nuanced articulation of nonbinary experience is one of the book’s many strengths.
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Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The most recent entry is this really cool Piranha Plant, which when assembled stands over nine inches high when fully assembled, with a ton of articulation, including a mouth that opens and closes, poseable leaves, and moveable stalk.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Zuccardi never set out to make a perfect 100-point wine but rather one that offered a true articulation of the land from which it is born.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The most recent entry is this really cool Piranha Plant, which when assembled stands over nine inches high when fully assembled, with a ton of articulation, including a mouth that opens and closes, poseable leaves, and moveable stalk.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Zuccardi never set out to make a perfect 100-point wine but rather one that offered a true articulation of the land from which it is born.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
Noun
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While many people have been introduced to English choral services through the angelic voices of the choristers in flowing robes and Elizabethan ruffs who sing at royal weddings and carol services, choirs perform every day in much more humble settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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In an 8-1 decision, the court found the ban regulates speech based on viewpoint and sent the case back to a lower appeals court to reassess its ruling using strict scrutiny, the highest standard of judicial review for issues related to the First Amendment.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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That changed during the barnstorming finale of his speech in Budapest late Tuesday.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pair the test report with the fertilizer formulation of the weed-and-feed product.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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But the tunefulness and, well, enunciation showcased on his third album, Jump Out, are equally related to Chicago drill melodicists like Sicko Mobb, and closer in content and delivery to emo-rap crooners and the hazy absurdism of the Pack than rage.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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Fans started to file out of the park in the sixth inning, when Houston led 10-0, with a collective expression of dejected gold.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Joan and Lynn were staring at Louise with entirely blank expressions.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Feldmann, a relatively recent Juilliard graduate, showed his Lieder-singing chops in the Viennese fare, his tone robust, his diction crisp.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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