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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
When patients and clinicians speak the same language, communication improves and medical errors decline, especially for patients who are not fluent in English.
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Yasamine Salkar, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Shanto, who struck a fluent century in the first innings, put on a 105-run partnership with Mominul for the third wicket to keep Bangladesh on the front foot after the host slumped to 23-2 in the morning session.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
There is a fair argument to suggest that Arsenal’s defeat of Fulham was their most fluent attacking display of the season.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Splice’s biggest asset is its royalty-free sample library, aimed at those already somewhat fluent in DAW systems like Ableton and Logic Pro.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
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Yasamine Salkar, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
Shanto, who struck a fluent century in the first innings, put on a 105-run partnership with Mominul for the third wicket to keep Bangladesh on the front foot after the host slumped to 23-2 in the morning session.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
There is a fair argument to suggest that Arsenal’s defeat of Fulham was their most fluent attacking display of the season.
—Ayo Akinwolere, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Splice’s biggest asset is its royalty-free sample library, aimed at those already somewhat fluent in DAW systems like Ableton and Logic Pro.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
Adjective
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Steyer was articulate and may have attracted Bernie Sanders fans.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The book’s superpower is its voice; Herr’s intensely articulate prose stretches to accommodate the crazy experiences and mind-states created when a high-tech corporate military wages war on a low-tech nation.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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CycloRP, a rocket propellant intended to replace RP-1 and RP-2 refined kerosene used in liquid rocket engines; and CK-10, which replaces JP-10 fuel used in cruise missiles and standoff munitions.—
David Szondy
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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Apply the liquid bait in strategic areas such as behind kitchen appliances, under sinks, or along baseboard lines where pest activity occurs.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The library is a one-story brick building with two white pillars up front sticking out like tusks, smooth and thin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Writers such as Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson published eloquent ecological and scientific rationales for wilderness preservation, wildlife management, and pollution control, laying the intellectual groundwork for the late 1960s and early ’70s boom in environmental legislation.—
John Reid,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Rex Reed, the longtime movie critic and celebrity interviewer known for his contrarian attitude and eloquent, vicious jabs of his pen, died Tuesday.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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This creates a more open and flowing design.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, two islands for easy prep, and Gaggenau cooktops with both gas and induction options, along with a teppanyaki griddle.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Every airline has its own app, making digital boarding passes easy to pull up on a phone and scan at the gate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Seth and Lauren, who have been married since 2011, have been vocal about their personal experiences with Alzheimer's disease.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The two challengers are left-leaning and vocal about trying to balance the state Supreme Court ideologically.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Models like OpenAI's Sora and Tencent's Kling defined the standard of fluid motion and detail for video-generation models.—
Kshitij Dixit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The gearbox was generally fluid, though sometimes seemed to hold ratios needlessly long in Sport mode.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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