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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
All of the documentation—maps, resort brochures, etc—is in English and Chinese, and while the team might not be fluent in the English language, there’s little a bit of Google Translate can’t fix.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Audiences Are Rewarding Depth Audiences today are more culturally fluent and discerning.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
The 22-year-old is the group’s main fluent English-language speaker, having been born in Germany and raised in Japan.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
The translations look good – fluent, idiomatic, convincing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Audiences Are Rewarding Depth Audiences today are more culturally fluent and discerning.
—Angelique Kuiper, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
The 22-year-old is the group’s main fluent English-language speaker, having been born in Germany and raised in Japan.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 Apr. 2026
The translations look good – fluent, idiomatic, convincing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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Rubio is one of the most eloquent, articulate, & incredibly capable statesmen of our times.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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The moon that may have cooled too slowly Magnetic fields are usually powered by internal dynamos—movements of electrically conducting liquid metal inside a planet or moon.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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To mix the liquid fertilizer with water, follow the instructions on the package.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Its steering and suspension produce a smoother ride quality than most average cars, trucks or SUVs can provide.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The $925 pale gold style came down to one smooth toe band, a thin ankle strap and a high pin heel, set against a strapless ankle-length dress worked in tight rows of silver and gold beading.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Rubio is one of the most eloquent, articulate, & incredibly capable statesmen of our times.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Another eloquent defender of that idea was John Vasconcellos, an Esalen regular who served in the California legislature from 1967 to 2004.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead of everything being controlled through a single touch-screen, dedicated physical controls and circuits would allow easier servicing of individual components.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Battista’s physical traits, meanwhile, are easy to spot.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Larsson’s vocal performance on the single was commanding, and the song’s replay value was endless.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Yet McIlroy — who has been vocal in the past about LIV — is dialing back his previous criticism of the tour and remaining optimistic about the future should the league fold.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Patients may later develop coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness from fluid building in the lungs, according to the CDC.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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