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fluent

adjective

ˈflü-ənt How to pronounce fluent (audio)
Definition of fluentnext
1
as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well

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2
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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3
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 Kim So-un, fluent in both Japanese and Korean, grew up in colonial Korea. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 Language models now write clean, fluent messages and can personalize them at scale using details scraped from social media. — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 What that film didn’t foretell was the Pakistani-American director’s fluent command of dizzy action setpieces. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Jen Stout, a reporter from the Shetland Islands, had spent time in Ukraine and speaks fluent Russian. — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fluent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
  1. articulate
  2. liquid
  3. smooth
  4. eloquent
  5. flowing
  6. easy
  7. vocal
  8. fluid
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
Definition of articulate
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  • His research later expanded into flexible electronics, liquid metal electronics, microsupercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Reflections, liquid surfaces, shimmering light and fluid choreography underscore the magnetic tension between the two artists, who share the same effortless chemistry that powered their previous global hits.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquid
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  • Defensively, Lombard has looked more than capable, displaying a strong arm, good range and smooth actions.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The boots were otherwise stripped back, with smooth black uppers and a shaft that seemed to climb up to knee-length.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • Fittingly, this is a very American intersection of wealth and power, the exact kind of problem about which James Baldwin was always so eloquent and incisive.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Cinematic lyrical poet Victor Kossakovsky (Architecton, Gunda) offers in Holy Wood Dust another distinctive non-fiction meditation on a theme, a work that’s eloquent even if the author’s message is not always explicitly articulated.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of eloquent
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  • 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
Definition of flowing
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  • The company says its approach is intended to make adoption easier because manufacturers would not necessarily need to redesign their existing production infrastructure to use the material.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • One of the easiest mistakes leaders make is assuming that someone who argues back is overly confident.
    — Michel Koopman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of easy
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  • Having Moro, super, super smart, great communicator, the vocal leader of the group.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Playing a raging narcissist intoxicated with her own vocal calisthenics, Scherzinger gets one of the movie’s rare amusing moments, warbling in airy Mariah Carey melisma style even while weeping.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocal
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  • Chronic kidney disease can range from mild to severe, potentially causing fluid buildup and increasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and premature death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    — Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, cucumbers naturally contain minerals, which help support fluid balance even further, according to Lamees Lahham, RD.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
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