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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
Like Mamdani, Burgos is fluent in the new political language of social media.
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Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
In Bridgend, Wales, where Robert Minhinnick was born and raised, few locals would call themselves fluent in the country’s native Cymraeg, or Welsh.
—Robert Minhinnick, The Dial, 2 Oct. 2025
While Martin isn't a fluent English speaker, Daniel says his dad can read the online comments to the clips.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Prada convinced with its fluent wardrobe.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
In Bridgend, Wales, where Robert Minhinnick was born and raised, few locals would call themselves fluent in the country’s native Cymraeg, or Welsh.
—Robert Minhinnick, The Dial, 2 Oct. 2025
While Martin isn't a fluent English speaker, Daniel says his dad can read the online comments to the clips.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Prada convinced with its fluent wardrobe.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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Jimmy Adams has captained West Indies and been their director of cricket, and is one of the most intelligent and articulate figures in the game.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And Keith Siegel, a hostage, himself, for close to 500 days, articulate and healthy, looked beyond the Israeli government for help.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Because asset price markets are so liquid and efficient, any violations of the law of one price should be eliminated almost instantaneously.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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During the growing season, fertilize basil every four to six weeks with a complete liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength, or apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer to the soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Most of the frog’s body is smooth, while the sides, throat, chest and stomach have some small bumps, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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That means official inflation readings may be smoother than the real-world volatility consumers experience, particularly for categories where local price swings or shortages matter most, such as in beef prices.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was eloquent and warm, leavening her more introspective thoughts with a twinkly laugh.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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The two young academy graduates combined naturally, allowing for more flowing one-touch passing moves that cut teams apart.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When laundry day rolls around, simply throw the durable topper in the laundry with the rest of your bedding for easy maintenance and tumble dry with no heat.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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It will soon be connected to Oaxaca City next year for easy access.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Beyond her work on KPop Demon Hunters, EJAE has also written, vocal-directed, and contributed background vocals for various major K-pop artists.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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But as college sports enters yet another year of flirting with institutional funds of all sorts—conversations that have drawn vocal pushback from fans, administrators and trustees—I’ve begun to pay close attention to how those in power talk about these deals.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo formed a fluid front three that caused a tactical headache.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The studio was a physical entity, production houses were the capital structures, and everything else was fluid.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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