dictions

plural of diction
1
as in articulations
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking Shakespearean actors with very good diction

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as in languages
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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Noun
  • The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
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  • Workshops encouraged participants to write in the languages most natural to them, often leading to hybrid forms that reflected Miami’s cultural mix.
    Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As Zwick points out, awards season is defined by endless speeches about the years and decades that not infrequently precede the making of a film.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Usually, these speeches are ceremonial diplomacy of the highest order and honor the relationship between the two nations.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • Supply will not be an issue, as 2025-2026 formulations of the vaccine have already been or are in the process of being shipped to pharmacies, said Groves.
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  • Their formulations feature peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, but are always anchored in dermatological research.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As a result, her books come together to form one of the fullest and most intimate expressions of a life in 20th-century art.
    Brian Robert Moore September 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Revord does the audio themself, and worked with a dialect coach to perfect British accents and learn how to act without facial expressions or gestures.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Dictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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