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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
It is estimated that GPT-4 was exposed to trillions of words in training; children need only a few million to become fluent.
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James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Foster, a two-time Oscar winner who speaks fluent French, received a lifetime achievement award at the screening.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
When the space transformed into a bottle shop during the COVID-19 pandemic, guests would collar sparkling wine or pét-nats well before the average diner became fluent in natural wines, understanding that skin contact means more than brushing up against your neighbor at the bar.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The mother and daughter, who speak fluent Korean with each other, took the time to chat through all things K-beauty and the role must-haves from retinal treatments to toners play in their lives.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
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James Somers, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Foster, a two-time Oscar winner who speaks fluent French, received a lifetime achievement award at the screening.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
When the space transformed into a bottle shop during the COVID-19 pandemic, guests would collar sparkling wine or pét-nats well before the average diner became fluent in natural wines, understanding that skin contact means more than brushing up against your neighbor at the bar.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
The mother and daughter, who speak fluent Korean with each other, took the time to chat through all things K-beauty and the role must-haves from retinal treatments to toners play in their lives.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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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The presence of liquid water, heat and the right chemicals (such as phosphorus and complex hydrocarbons) means that its sub-surface ocean is believed to be one of the best places in our solar system for life to have evolved outside the Earth, according to scientists.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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If the battery gets cold, the liquid highway between the anode and cathode thickens, slowing the ions down, according to the Scientific American.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hatch handles well and has a smooth ride quality.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Oscar Isaac plays the pompous Victor Frankenstein, though Jacob Elordi steals the movie as the tragic and eloquent Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 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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Its low ride height makes for easy entry and exit, while a small footprint makes parking a breeze.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Doing so will also make organizing the fridge an easier task once you’re done.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, whose past included vocal activism on behalf of Palestinian issues that included comments many New York Jews found offensive, will be New York’s first Muslim mayor.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had been a vocal supporter of the bureau.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Foden has improved the defensive side of his game to the point that Guardiola trusts him to play a more complete role in the centre of the pitch, but going with such a fluid line-up does risk exposing City on the counter.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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To evaluate its performance, researchers applied a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model called Snowbedfoam to simulate snow transport and assess the snow-drifting effects around Helioplant systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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