1
as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
Shakespearean actors with very good diction
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2
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
But even atop those peaks, the orchestra and chorus remained well-balanced, and the chorus’s diction impeccable.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Contemporaries often reported his near fixation on matters of diction, punctuation, and even spacing in his verses.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Vague diction to enable less-than-transparent activities.
—Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
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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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Contemporaries often reported his near fixation on matters of diction, punctuation, and even spacing in his verses.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Vague diction to enable less-than-transparent activities.
—Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diction
Noun
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Off-road, the shorter wheelbase of the Grenadier can occasionally feel awkward, lifting tires into the air excessively despite the solid axle’s articulation.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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An international bestseller later turned into a film by Mira Nair, the book owed its success, in part, to its blunt articulation of the fear and loathing provoked by the American Empire even among many of its eager janissaries.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could be something as simple as making sure the Care for All resources are in every language, through to adapting the charity partners the company works with.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Does this language feel robust enough?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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The documentary shows Monica filming Weston on her phone during his speech and, again, later when he was being interviewed by the media.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The group and its nearly 20,000 members have become so influential that top politicians from both sides of the aisle have given speeches at the conference.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new wording also gives the council wiggle room in deciding the city manager's annual salary, contract term and amount of severance pay.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The woman admitted that her wording wasn’t ideal.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts).—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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This allowed Sparxell to trial-and-error the process—identifying practical limitations and refining formulations iteratively.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bryant is the type of player whose expression can often tell the story of the day, both in times of joy and agony.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dollcore aesthetics can be tailored to suit a range of moods, from gothic doll vibes to pastel, sugar-sweet interpretations, making this trend versatile for creative expression.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Diction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diction. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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