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

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Noun

Pricing and release date are currently unknown, but both these toy lines are known for more reasonable pricing, as well as legendary articulation and detailing.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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

Definition of articulation

Noun

Speaking to Radio Jornalera NJ, an independent Spanish language media outlet, Lopez-Cornejo’s mother, María, said her son took medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, and seizures.

— Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
That language was taken from an earlier regulatory proposal that went before a Quorum Court committee, the Kutak Rock attorney noted.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of language

Noun

His party has expanded its outreach to Gen Z through online campaigns, with some party lawmakers adopting youth slang in public appearances, including speeches in Parliament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Jelly’s onstage speech comes after the Grammy winner’s divorce from wife Bunnie Xo was finalized in July, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

— Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of speech

Noun

The majority of clients of both the stage school and MJM do not have this wording in their contracts and, as part of our ongoing work with business consultants, the wording has been removed from all contracts.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 July 2026
The wording may also state whether a candidate authorized it.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 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

Noun

The intramuscular formulation of penicillin was the only treatment that could prevent pregnant patients from passing syphilis to their newborns.

— Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
Cofounded by Juliette Lailler and Marie Belile, Krème touts clean, creamy formulations and focuses on nourishing the skin’s microbiome, which shields against germs, pathogens and inflammation.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of formulation

Noun

The branzino – buttery, substantial and just the right amount of briny – is the most tangible, tasty expression of the theory.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026