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 teachers need to be certified in elementary education, fluent in Spanish and certified to teach students who speak other languages, Jackson said. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026 Born and raised in Miami, Benitez is fluent in both English and Spanish. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Kim So-un, fluent in both Japanese and Korean, grew up in colonial Korea. — Literary Hub, 15 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 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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  • The most persuasive passages in The Radiance occur when its articulate narrator cannot quite tell us what happened to him.
    — Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Al Mubarak was an elegant, articulate embodiment of a project many saw as an extension of Abu Dhabi soft power as much as a sheikh’s personal investment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • Milani Conceal + Perfect Sun Kissed Liquid Bronzer This lightweight liquid bronzer contains copper tripeptide-1, a carrier peptide, along with hydrating ingredients and skin-loving vitamins.
    — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to these liquid upgrades, Jefferson’s also refreshed its packaging, something that other brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company have done over the past year or so.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Court challenges meant this process wasn't always smooth, but the results speak from themselves.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If Waldron, who currently serves as Goldman president and chief operating officer, takes over as CEO, Solomon would likely remain as executive chairman for a period of time, an arrangement designed to engineer a smooth handoff.
    — Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooth
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  • The preschoolers who had a tough time delaying gratification— who ate the first marshmallow—were less academically and socially skilled, eloquent, attentive, and not as good at managing frustration in adolescence.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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  • Sepideh Moafi Sepideh Moafi turned to Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika for her attire, sporting a dusty gold gown with a bevy of shimmering embellishments all over the bodice and semi-sheer flowing skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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  • The intensity of their yearning has only increased on their second album, Nature’s Pill—and that’s no easy feat, considering this is a band whose breakout track opens with the narrator prostrating himself before the object of his affection.
    — Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • The South London artist channels Disney soundtrack tropes into claustrophobic strings and drones, while a handful of vocal tracks hint darkly at real-world family drama.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Best Pop Solo Performance can be a space where the Recording Academy recognizes — and perhaps awards — artists with songs that truly connect with the world, regardless of vocal chops.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Its square toe and minimal heel introduce a subtle geometric contrast to the otherwise fluid construction.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Channels would connect different parts of the system, while the flexible fibers would regulate fluid movement and retain information.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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