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without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior—inside, guests find some of the city’s most skillfully balanced and imaginative drinks, crafted by bartenders who speak spirits fluently.
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Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Around the world, consumers are drawn to brands that speak fluently in the language of ritual, emotion and identity.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
The press release included a photograph of Morales Reyes and a segment of one of the letters, days after investigators concluded Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write it, since Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Highly creative thinkers seem to modulate these transitions more flexibly and fluently.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Manheim speaks music fluently, having grown up in New York immersed in the ska scene of the 1990s.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
In his essay, Suleyman argued that the coming wave of AI will not just speak fluently or generate images on command.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s attacking output will not concern the manager, as long as the team as a whole links up fluently, presses well and maintains an organised out-of-possession shape.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Some lack legal representation while others are unable to speak English fluently.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Around the world, consumers are drawn to brands that speak fluently in the language of ritual, emotion and identity.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
The press release included a photograph of Morales Reyes and a segment of one of the letters, days after investigators concluded Morales Reyes almost certainly did not write it, since Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Highly creative thinkers seem to modulate these transitions more flexibly and fluently.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Manheim speaks music fluently, having grown up in New York immersed in the ska scene of the 1990s.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
In his essay, Suleyman argued that the coming wave of AI will not just speak fluently or generate images on command.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s attacking output will not concern the manager, as long as the team as a whole links up fluently, presses well and maintains an organised out-of-possession shape.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Some lack legal representation while others are unable to speak English fluently.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Each attachment can connect to an extra-long, 22-foot hose that doesn’t kink, and is flexible enough to easily maneuver around obstacles and corners.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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These programs are not easily replaced, and their absence diminishes the quality of public discourse and learning opportunities for families, educators, and students.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Cotton Jersey Sheet Set For versatile sheets that truly do it all, look no further than Threshold’s Cotton Jersey Sheet Set that pairs effortlessly with any comforter, quilt, or throw.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Dean Easy Straight Jeans are easy to style and effortlessly cool—not to mention 59 percent off—and the 100 percent cotton construction will only get more comfortable with each wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Pairing your vitamin D with foods that contain certain nutrients–including healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc–can help your body absorb it more efficiently.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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By reshaping the plastic at extremely high temperatures, the researchers turned waste into materials that can generate electricity efficiently and repeatedly.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Glou-glou is an easy-drinking wine that’s light, fun and highly fruity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The open-plan, top-story space is at once elegant and easy-going—flexible enough to work for all-day dining, with an abundance of natural light, as well as a fabulous spot for drinks on the terrace, with views across the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In this space, the living room freely flows into the kitchen and dining area.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Outdoor air must flow freely through the space.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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