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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
Its effectiveness is judged not by its articulation but by its power to activate and motivate.
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Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The work was specifically composed for Flores in 2018, taking unabashed advantage of not just the trumpeter’s lyricism but his gatling-gun articulation, unflappable stamina and chameleon flexibility.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
There’s never an explanation for his madness or his scars, just as there’s never a straightforward articulation of his plans beyond the broad incitement of anarchy.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
However, the original release had almost no real articulation to speak of.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The work was specifically composed for Flores in 2018, taking unabashed advantage of not just the trumpeter’s lyricism but his gatling-gun articulation, unflappable stamina and chameleon flexibility.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
There’s never an explanation for his madness or his scars, just as there’s never a straightforward articulation of his plans beyond the broad incitement of anarchy.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
However, the original release had almost no real articulation to speak of.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
Noun
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Pritzker had positioned himself as a check on the mayor’s worst impulses and the voice of fiscal and economic reason in a state and city badly needing adult supervision.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The hearing aid kept him from having to listen to it on full blast, but now the voices in the songs are clearer.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Saturday afternoon will feature the main event, when the four former players will take the stage, unveil their Hall of Fame busts and give speeches.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who delivered the longest speech in House history while trying to stall the bill, said the changes will hurt households and communities nationwide.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Manufacturing costs for clean formulations typically run 20-40 percent higher than conventional alternatives, pressuring unit economics.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Take shampoo and conditioner, for example: While prices can reach sky high these days, quality formulations exist at every price point.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Kentucky distilleries are constantly releasing new expressions and August is no different.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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The name of this day of protest is both a play on the name of the American rock band Rage Against the Machine, and an expression of public frustration.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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From his advanced diction to his technical precision, the Bruiser Wolf experience permeates his new album Potluck.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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In the old days, stars — especially female stars — were put on strict diets, their names often changed, and they were usually given voice lessons to learn that classic Transatlantic diction.—
Clement Obropta,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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