as in smoothly
without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
Some were fluently verbal, while others communicated through signs and notes.
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Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Some drivers worry that people who don't speak English fluently may avoid the licensing process altogether.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
D’Amaro has built stronger relationships and discusses storytelling and creativity more fluently than Chapek did, even as his Hollywood experience is limited.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English, and a sample of his handwriting did not match, Milwaukee Police Detective Timothy Keller testified.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s what Bobby built — a musical language so deeply ingrained that strangers can speak it fluently together.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
In just two years, the Babrakzai children have gone from knowing no English and never having attended school to speaking English fluently and thriving in class.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
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.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Nobody, that is, apart from the nearly 50 million people in the United States who speak Spanish fluently — along with the countless viewers who didn’t need words to catch the vibe of a performance that will go down as one of the most memorable, impactful halftime shows of all time.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Some drivers worry that people who don't speak English fluently may avoid the licensing process altogether.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
D’Amaro has built stronger relationships and discusses storytelling and creativity more fluently than Chapek did, even as his Hollywood experience is limited.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Morales Reyes does not fluently speak or write in English, and a sample of his handwriting did not match, Milwaukee Police Detective Timothy Keller testified.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s what Bobby built — a musical language so deeply ingrained that strangers can speak it fluently together.
—Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
In just two years, the Babrakzai children have gone from knowing no English and never having attended school to speaking English fluently and thriving in class.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Dec. 2025
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.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
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The humanoid is also seen performing controlled forward slips before smoothly getting back on its feet with movements that closely resemble human motion.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Introduce a Städdag cleaning day to keep your home running smoothly while building camaraderie in your family.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Gas fireplaces turn on with a flip of a switch and deep Italian marble tubs are easily large enough for two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both women in front of her - Nakia and Kaori Sakomoto – had a cushion in points and could have easily knocked Liu from the top spot.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Score top wardrobe picks like an everyday V-neck tee ($9), memory foam fuzzy slippers ($6), and an effortlessly cute workout skirt ($8).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Phoenix shot the ball much more efficiently during that stretch.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the idea came into fruition, the team searched for the perfect person to be the face of their channel — specifically someone who had experience working with kids and understood how to efficiently communicate with them.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While the resolution to this dilemma ends up somewhat easy, the film remains an alluring liberal power fantasy about challenging systems from within.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The more contemporary version simply stirs the noodles into a smooth sauce made with an easy-melting cheese product, no baking required.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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For many, that represents the appeal of backcountry skiing — a chance to test yourself against the terrain and to roam freely across the pristine snow, unbounded by groomed runs.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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How To Get 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia To Bloom Abelias bloom freely, with a flush of flowers in spring and sporadic blooms throughout summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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