articulation

noun

(ˌ)är-ˌti-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce articulation (audio)
Definition of articulationnext
1
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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2
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 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 The cockroach has become a wry badge of endurance and political articulation. — ABC News, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for articulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
  1. voice
  2. speech
  3. formulation
  4. enunciation
  5. expression
  6. diction
Noun
  • This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Hinds’ voice returns at the end to ask as the iconic lion, Aslan (who will be voiced by Meryl Streep), is formed out of some sort of cosmic dust to roar.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • But boycotts are generally scrutinized when they are pursued for economic motives, Baer said, while speech is a different matter.
    — Miriam Waldvogel, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In another message, Urich shares a speech Netanyahu is planning to give.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of speech
Noun
  • Before trying a peptide strip, check whether the specific formulation, not just the active ingredient, carries that approval.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • If drugstore brands follow prestige lines into oil-in-serum formulations, the two-step routine collapses into one.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of formulation
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
Definition of enunciation
Noun
  • Photographed and directed by Gabriel Moses, the campaign brings each icon into sharp focus, placing them at the center of a crowd as a powerful expression of individuality.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency.
    — Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of expression
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
Definition of diction

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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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