1
as in speaking
to utter clearly and distinctly
enunciate your words, and then you won't have to repeat them so often
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2
as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
today the President enunciated a new foreign policy
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3
as in uttering
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
a paper that enunciates the goals of the environmental organization
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Recent Examples of enunciating
But Calloway’s performance—her manic and sunny disposition, her inability to read the room, her insistence on over-enunciating the T’s in words like Latin and written—was something to behold.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
The Justice Department and the Democratic attorneys general of 16 states and the District of Columbia submitted an amicus brief enunciating the same basic point.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Yasmina spent much of her time enunciating Uz-bek-i-stan for people, spelling it out.
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Joan Silber,
New Yorker,
30 Nov. 2025
But by enunciating general principles, practicing them on numerous examples, and pointing to relevant case law, Chemerinsky and Gillman educate our judgment.
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Jonathan Marks,
Washington Post,
22 Dec. 2020
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
The Justice Department and the Democratic attorneys general of 16 states and the District of Columbia submitted an amicus brief enunciating the same basic point.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Yasmina spent much of her time enunciating Uz-bek-i-stan for people, spelling it out.
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Joan Silber,
New Yorker,
30 Nov. 2025
But by enunciating general principles, practicing them on numerous examples, and pointing to relevant case law, Chemerinsky and Gillman educate our judgment.
—
Jonathan Marks,
Washington Post,
22 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enunciating
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The device later captured Lisa and Lenny speaking about their kids, his plastic surgery practice, finances and a construction project, according to the arrest warrant.
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A lot of the time there was no overtime, actors would be speaking and the lights would come on.
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation joined EgyptAir in announcing the new nonstop flight service back in March.
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On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.
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In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.
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Alicent mistakenly believed Viserys was talking about their son Aegon II, saying Aegon II should be on the throne after Viserys dies, which lead to the Dance of the Dragons civil war.
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In days past, saying that communism was a mistake would have earned the artist a one-way ticket to Siberia.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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Individuals who may have spent years defining themselves through crime are publicly declaring a new direction in their lives.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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Na drew a parallel to his earlier work while articulating the film’s underlying concern.
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But Musk does understand the value of being out there, articulating a vision and taking risks that earn him friends and foes.
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic’s executive producer for audio, said the company was focused on figuring out its YouTube strategy while also publishing more short-form video clips via snippets from its podcasts.
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It was then edited and fact-checked by journalists on the Sun staff before publishing.
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