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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
He is said to be tech-savvy and fluent in Arabic and English, as well as having published 24 books and articles, Vatanka wrote.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
But the fun, the frights, and the sense of being among fellow enthusiasts fluent in Slasher 101 and in on the jokes has been bled out of this.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Newson is more fluent in the ecosphere of social media, podcasts and the like.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Taken together, what emerged in Riyadh is a market in purposeful transition, one where the consumer is younger, more digitally fluent and more proudly local.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
But the fun, the frights, and the sense of being among fellow enthusiasts fluent in Slasher 101 and in on the jokes has been bled out of this.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Newson is more fluent in the ecosphere of social media, podcasts and the like.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
Taken together, what emerged in Riyadh is a market in purposeful transition, one where the consumer is younger, more digitally fluent and more proudly local.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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After all, anyone can sound somewhat articulate via email by using AI.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Flavor Bourbon Combine 2 cups bourbon and ¼ cup liquid bacon fat in a sealable, freezer-safe container.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Set in the heart of Charleston’s historic district just steps from King Street, the property feels grand in every sense of the word, from its smooth marble floors and winding staircase to its glittering chandeliers and sheer number of rooms (434, to be exact).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The cake’s exterior is cloaked in smooth buttercream icing that clings to the fork, while the generous dusting of coconut flakes adds a gentle crackle with each mouthful.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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El Hammoumy is passionate about his native country, eloquent in English, a scholar with a PhD in Morocco’s oral-history traditions, and—like any millennial—equally fluent in online life.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Talarico proved unusually eloquent, impressing figures as diverse as the podcaster Joe Rogan and the former President Barack Obama.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 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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Poor stars make for less flowing times and fewer good outcomes.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Try the West Fork of Oak Creek hike for a daylong adventure (with 11 rivers to cross), Broken Arrow Trail for an easier (yet no less scenic) stroll, or Boynton Vista Trail, which takes you to the Kachina Woman rock formation, one of the town’s four vortexes.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Falcons put to bed any notion of an easy ride for Boise State early in the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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But critics of bell-to-bell bans are just as vocal.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Country singers impressed, as did the unique vocal stylings of dementia-care aide Brooks Rosser, who is all but certain to be among the last standing in the competition.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The fluid drape and relaxed cut feel comfortable on long travel days while still maintaining a polished, intentional look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The source, one of many who spoke with Reuters, said the situation in Iran is fluid and that dynamics within the country could change.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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