Thesaurus results for DICTION

diction

noun

ˈdik-shən

Definition of diction

as in articulation

the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking Shakespearean actors with very good diction

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as in language

the way in which something is put into words the spare diction that is the hallmark of the poetry of Robert Frost

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Recent Examples of diction With the program and song texts only available to download on the cellphone, the audience was left in the dark without texts and, with amplification obscuring diction, not knowing what’s what. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026 An Ark loves a list, and though that last one is improved by McKellen’s inimitable growly diction, the onslaught of earnestness starts to wear. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026 The spice that makes this dish work is Carl's precious decor and fussiness about keeping the place impeccable, communicated with exquisite diction by the burly Scales. — Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025 The nearly 6-foot actor was made to look a foot shorter; given a balding, combover haircut; and was forced to adopt a completely new diction and set of mannerisms. — Max Gao, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diction

Noun

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
Focusing on the height of quality at every opportunity, KULAKOVSKY is an active articulation of practice, proof that there are many virtues beauty can possess.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of articulation

Noun

Handwritten messages in Thai and other languages, including Korean, were left alongside white flowers, expressing condolences to the victims.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The author’s debut novel was published in 1974, spent 14 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than 35 languages.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

Definition of language

Noun

During a trip to China, Huang gave a speech at the opening of the supply chain trade fair and met Chinese politicians.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 July 2026
The head of the University of Missouri System, for example, warned employees at the time that their online speech could result in termination.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of speech

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Enforcement is costly, complex, and prone to legal battles, with AI makers challenging vague wording and jurisdictional claims.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The wording of the agreement was a bit puzzling, since the Algerian national team held its base camp at the University of Kansas’ facilities in Lawrence — where the deepest connections were forged between the team and a local community.

— PJ Green July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of wording

Noun

Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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

Definition of enunciation

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Season34, a Coral Gables, Florida brand, launched nine hormone-free formulations built so users can combine them without exceeding global safety thresholds for any ingredient.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Nutrition labels vary by flavor and formulation, so shoppers who track macros closely will want to check each bottle before checking out.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of formulation

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Concerns for free expression Tyler Coward, the lead counsel for government affairs at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a free-speech advocacy group, said Legislature was treating certain ideas as inherently suspect.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
And that’s to say nothing of the very real threats to free expression coming from Republicans at every level of government right now.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026