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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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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictions
Noun
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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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Elsewhere, the document is much more in keeping with earlier articulations of American foreign policy.—
REBECCAH HEINRICHS,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Final Jeopardy question, which fell under the world languages category, asked for the alphabetically first and last of South Africa's 12 official languages.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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When there is no war on, the shelter functions as a community center, complete with a Filipino church, a refugee health clinic, and retailers catering to customers in more than a dozen languages.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Braves Hall of Famer and Snitker’s friend Terry Pendleton, former player Jeff Francoeur and Hall of Famer Chipper Jones gave speeches during the ceremony.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That night, Fields and Nancy McKeon gave speeches in her honor.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Body and skin care formulations are also available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Take the shirt salesman, whose deliberate enunciations sound vaguely alien, almost Lanthimos-esque.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, Louis has gone viral for his dramatic expressions during his rare public appearances.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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All those present must be dressed appropriately, and no talking, gestures, facial expressions or other reactions to court proceedings are permitted.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Dictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictions. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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