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as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well
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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
heated the wax until it was fluent, then poured it into the mold
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a fluent performance of one of the oldest magic tricks in the book
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Recent Examples of fluent
The memes are fluent not just in English but in American culture and trolling.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The videos are also fluent in the language of conspiracy and online trolling.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
In a viral TikTok video shared on March 14 under @maybellethechiweenie, the small dog is captured sitting quietly in the passenger seat of a car as her owner’s partner, off-camera and seemingly on a phone call, speaks rapid, fluent Spanish.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Raducanu thus holds dual British and Canadian citizenship and is fluent in English, Romanian, and Chinese.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The videos are also fluent in the language of conspiracy and online trolling.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
In a viral TikTok video shared on March 14 under @maybellethechiweenie, the small dog is captured sitting quietly in the passenger seat of a car as her owner’s partner, off-camera and seemingly on a phone call, speaks rapid, fluent Spanish.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Raducanu thus holds dual British and Canadian citizenship and is fluent in English, Romanian, and Chinese.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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But instead of paving the way for some good ol’ fashioned infidelity, the liquid courage causes the women to turn on each other, with the evening devolving into inebriated insults and recriminations.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Two tankers carrying liquid petroleum gas (LPG) that were heading out of the Persian Gulf have abruptly turned round amidst Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Still, the recovery has not been entirely smooth.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The carrots also add smooth texture and extra flavor to this comfort food favorite.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Alaves should be similarly worried, according to Opta’s model, facing both of the top two before the season is out, while Sevilla do not have it easy after a massive game at Levante on Wednesday.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Companion plants are an eco-friendly way to keep pests out of your garden without chemical pesticides and an easy way to boost the production of your favorite plants and vegetables.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lander was a vocal supporter of Zohran Mamdani’s successful run for mayor of New York City; Mamdani has also backed Ocasio-Cortez’s opposition to Iron Dome funding.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The singer’s first three records were tasteful and unbelievably mature, combining a West End knack for drama with R&B vocal pyrotechnics.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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With precise lip-syncing and fluid gestures, the company aims to make its robots feel like lifelike digital characters rather than machines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cole Emanuel, senior, Edgewater There might not be a more fluid receiver with keen stop-start skills in Central Florida than Emanuel.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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