Thesaurus results for DICTIONS

dictions

noun

plural of diction

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

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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 dictions The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

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Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026

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Xavi speaks six languages and has lived in some of the world’s most iconic cities.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Diversity also emerges as a key strength, with the World Cup showcasing a rich tapestry of cultures and languages, a value 80% of organizations still champion.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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Dozens of community members attended to watch the ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning, where project leaders and investors gave speeches before patrons could tour the first and second floor of the building.

— Julianna Mejia July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
However, these recent speeches might also imply that officials may be waiting for a little more data before potentially raising interest rates.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of speeches

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All those experts voted in favor of allowing specialty pharmacies to produce their own formulations of BPC-157 for patients.

— Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Teresa Fleming, director of innovation and research at Bell, said the approval creates an opportunity to develop lighter, more elegant sunscreen formulations that better match evolving consumer expectations.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of formulations

Noun

Higher proof expressions, heritage production methods and transparency around ingredients have all become growing points of interest as the category continues to evolve.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Under his watch almost three years ago, FIFA unexpectedly announced a compressed bidding timeline for the 2034 World Cup, giving countries less than a month to submit expressions of interest.

— Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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