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enunciation

noun

Definition of enunciation

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 Much the same can be said of Noël Coward, who learned his crisp enunciation through sheer aspirational effort. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 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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The final moments, the story’s famous articulation of human agency and good versus evil, land with crushing loveliness.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The suspension is smooth on road and capable off, with generous wheel articulation, with 24 inches of fording ability.

— Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of articulation

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Humphrey closed out the service with an impassioned speech asking attendees to call their Senator to support a bill US.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
The war crimes that were brought to the fore on the stage by Macklemore’s speech are the ones that should be the primary focus.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of speech

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The clarity in the diction may suggest both a way of absorbing difficult emotion and a way of keeping it at bay.

— Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Lead actor Anthony Ippolito, who landed the part with an unsolicited self-tape, disappears into the garbled diction and hangdog stubbornness of a young Stallone without ever coming off as a mere impression of a person.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of diction

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Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.

— Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
For Summer Nacewicz, Alo’s executive vice president of marketing and creative, the store will become a full expression of the brand’s belief in how Alo wants to redefine luxury.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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