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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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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Recent Examples of articulate
Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
And Christgau knew how to be articulate and honest about his feelings, his expertise, his intellectual rigor and emotional rigor better than just about anyone in his heyday.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Under Vestberg, Verizon struggled to articulate a clear strategy around market positioning, branding, and pricing, according to analysts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
No narrative interest, no silly puns, no personality whatsoever—just exhaustive definitions that look as if they were written by very articulate alien visitors to earth.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
And Christgau knew how to be articulate and honest about his feelings, his expertise, his intellectual rigor and emotional rigor better than just about anyone in his heyday.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
During the Biden administration, the United States articulated a relatively clear framework for strategic competition with China.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Under Vestberg, Verizon struggled to articulate a clear strategy around market positioning, branding, and pricing, according to analysts.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Another eloquent defender of that idea was John Vasconcellos, an Esalen regular who served in the California legislature from 1967 to 2004.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Jim Auster, a golfer who lives in the neighborhood nearby, spoke against the housing overlay changes as a representative of Save Newport Beach Golf Course, the same group that rallied against the proposal for the wave pool on an adjacent portion of the golf course.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Haring’s totems clearly express this idea.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Verb
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, the urge to say yes too quickly grows.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rules are formulated by the Awards Committee in collaboration with branch executive committees, the International Feature Film Executive Committee and the Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee, and are subject to final approval by the Board of Governors.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Awards Rules are formulated by the Awards Committee based on recommendations by Branch Executive Committees, the International Feature Film Executive Committee, and the Scientific and Technical Awards Executive Committee, and are subject to final approval by the Board of Governors.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Jets learned that this year, going from Presidents’ Trophy winner to utter disaster.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Chaplin Award Gala has previously recognized Hollywood figures who have been outspoken about current political events, including Pedro Almodóvar, Spike Lee and Robert Redford.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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