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 The generation raised fluent in digital tools is pushing back hardest, understanding from the inside what gets displaced when a pipeline replaces a person. — Reid Litman, Fortune, 5 July 2026 After six years of teleworking, California’s state employees have become fluent in software such as Google Docs and Microsoft Teams to work with their colleagues and get their jobs done. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Advertisement Having conversations in fluent French, acquired by dint of immense hard work over many years, was an unmatchably rewarding experience. — Douglas Hofstadter, Time, 30 June 2026 The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 26 June 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
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  • Which is why the delivery of a frank but highly articulate speech about desire, especially to the very person one desires, proves unbearably intense.
    — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Building that culture starts with mission, vision, and values that leadership doesn’t just articulate but actively lives, setting the standard for the entire organization.
    — Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of articulate
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  • The factory in the former Gildan building in Granite Industrial Park will make data center hardware such as liquid cooling enclosures and server racks.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond this, next generation reactor technologies, several of which are being deployed, use coolants such as helium, molten salt, and liquid metal instead of water.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of liquid
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  • Ahead, Vogue’s edit of the best ultrasonic skin scrubbers to help decongest pores, lift away buildup, and leave skin looking smoother.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The process for acquiring this kind of visa in the country is clear and smooth, just like the beloved waters surrounding its nearly 80 major islands.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • What’s far more eloquent is the episode with the witch Circe (a terrific Samantha Morton), whose habit of tricking and transforming men into animals is rendered in evocatively physical, body-horror-esque imagery.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • After all, the eloquent document’s principal author, Thomas Jefferson, owned 600 slaves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of eloquent
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  • The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
  • This creates a more open and flowing design.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • Building new office space won’t be an easy task, according to Barry Fabyan, executive director and co-lead of Cushman & Wakefield’s office agency.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • An isolated patient can find medical influencers, therapist creators, or medical humorists who translate the opaque language of healthcare into something human, tailored, and easier to understand.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of easy
Adjective
  • The undulating synth lead seems tailored to mimic the tone and timbre of a classical Indian singer, a comparison borne out by the occasional flashes of vocal sample peeking through the mix.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
  • The director largely utilizes Stewart’s vocal strengths in his projects.
    — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of vocal
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  • Representatives of players who Villa have discussed before say the club are constantly fluid with targets, with Emery frequently changing his mind.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Some school pocket charts have fluid designs, while other charts have preprinted headings that create a sense of structure, including fill-in-the-blank sentences and basic math formulas.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
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