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
  • Pricing and release date are currently unknown, but both these toy lines are known for more reasonable pricing, as well as legendary articulation and detailing.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Since then, it’s been clear that there is still a lot to be done to arrive at a certain articulation around the forest in my work.
    KATHERINE ROCHESTER, Artforum, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • His party has expanded its outreach to Gen Z through online campaigns, with some party lawmakers adopting youth slang in public appearances, including speeches in Parliament.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Jelly’s onstage speech comes after the Grammy winner’s divorce from wife Bunnie Xo was finalized in July, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
    Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This was a lexicon both earthy and expansive, a diction vulgar and elevated, granular and capricious.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The accompanying image showed a pair of flip-flops adorned with Moore’s iconic cry-face on the left foot, while the right shows the actress making a more dramatic, less strained expression.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation targeting banks that use social credit metrics or restrict access based on constitutional expression, aiming to hold financial institutions accountable for ideological bias.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Enunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciation. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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