enunciation

Definition of enunciationnext
as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking a radio announcer who is known for his very careful enunciation

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Recent Examples of enunciation Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 But the tunefulness and, well, enunciation showcased on his third album, Jump Out, are equally related to Chicago drill melodicists like Sicko Mobb, and closer in content and delivery to emo-rap crooners and the hazy absurdism of the Pack than rage. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • The tensions inside the AP — and Rinehart’s articulation of a case many managers believe but are reluctant to make — reveal a broader conflict playing out across the media over how AI should be applied within journalism, a costly craft filled with strong-willed individuals.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Zuccardi never set out to make a perfect 100-point wine but rather one that offered a true articulation of the land from which it is born.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Domestic criticism of the speech has been limited.
    Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • His positions are left, but his speeches are like butter melting on warm bread.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Feldmann, a relatively recent Juilliard graduate, showed his Lieder-singing chops in the Viennese fare, his tone robust, his diction crisp.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm.
    Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.
    Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, for the biggest impact, leave out the negatives and offer sincere expressions of pride for the accomplishment at hand.
    Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026

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“Enunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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