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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2
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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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.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
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Kids can swing Dora and Boots, cook in the treehouse kitchen, or decorate the casita with stickers, all while hearing familiar voices in two languages.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Grammy winner Mark Ronson DJed at the reception, which also featured speeches from Swift, Sheeran, Gomez’s mom Mandy Teefey and stepdad Brian, as well as Blanco’s parents, Andrew and Sandra Levin.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony was attended by some of the couple's famous pals, including Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, both of whom gave speeches.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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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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But on the Internet he might be best known for his facial expressions and reactions from red carpet photo calls and interviews.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With durable materials and a wide variety of expressions, Emotion Friends double as a playful tool and a teaching resource.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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