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Recent Examples of fluent Many asylum seekers aren't fluent in English and don't have formal education, and some are even disabled. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Pozzebon, who studied International Journalism at City University, London, is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese as well as his native Italian. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Other culturally fluent moments appear in small details, like the mandala bowls in the bathroom. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 The Kentucky senator is an ophthalmologist who’s conversant, if not fluent, in the language of scientific and medical research. ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
Adjective
  • In his interviews, Richard was charismatic, articulate, and confident.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Being articulate is still useful, but articulation alone is no longer much of an advantage.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Conventional liquid cooling needs pumps, tubing, and reservoirs, which can consume space and add weight.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The essence has a high concentration of PDRN, which promotes cellular repair and collagen production, plus niacinamide and copper peptides to leave your skin firmer and smoother.
    Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.
    John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Dudamel and the orchestra accompanied the eloquent Lila Downs and much of the evening was then given over to the popular, Grammy-gleaning Los Tigres del Norte.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Layers are everywhere in 2026, but this time the haircut is being imagined as less edgy and a bit softer—more flowing, more subtle.
    Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Robert Pattinson is back in Gotham City, and donning the batsuit isn’t as easy as his first go-round.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Casually sporting leggings as a pair of pants can identify you as an easy target for thieves.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The protagonist is highly vocal, frequently engaging in quips and banter.
    Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.
    Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Imagine a workflow where directing a cinematic sequence is as intuitive as having a fluid conversation, allowing an independent creator to iterate, test angles and refine narratives in real time.
    Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Hoxton trench is reimagined in silk and fluid faille with ruffled collars, turning it into eveningwear.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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