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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enunciation
Noun
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There’s a quick-disconnect sway bar underneath for better articulation, but Jeep didn’t go nuts with the hardware.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
26 Mar. 2026
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This quiet, nuanced articulation of nonbinary experience is one of the book’s many strengths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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During his floor speech Tuesday night, Murphy pointed to the shifting objectives of the war, which have included destroying Iran’s missiles and missile launchers, its nuclear infrastructure and its Navy as well as a change in the country’s regime.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ortiz is a licensed speech pathologist in California.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The United States not only encourages artistic expression, it’s enshrined in the Constitution, under the First Amendment’s freedom of speech and assembly.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Enunciation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enunciation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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