as in smoothly
without difficulty
fluently negotiates even the most challenging slalom courses
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Recent Examples of fluently
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluently
Adverb
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That approach may help institutions manage giant pools of capital smoothly.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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During my visit, a host escorted me through off-limits corridors and underground tunnels that keep the massive resort running smoothly.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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However, this is most easily observed in the most luminous and/or the most massive stars, such as stars in the asymptotic giant branch phase.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Creamy, opaque finishes give it a modern edge, while its cool undertone pairs effortlessly with winter knits and early spring layers.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Part of Parisians’ effortlessly chic style is that nothing is too tight.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Owning silver is easy, but selling it efficiently takes planning.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The nature of emergency medicine involves moving quickly and efficiently from patient to patient, often with little-to-no breaks or no emotional downtime.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Two wet bars facilitate easy entertaining.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Feb. 2026
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This makes updating easy and leaves the SaaS companies with the responsibility of storing customer data and keeping it safe.—
The Motley Fool,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The property features 600 feet of private waterfront—Le Sereno is one of the few hotels that only allows hotel guests to use their beach club—and children will scramble to snorkel with sea turtles, who swim freely in the bay.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our campaign finance system contains a dangerous loophole created by the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision that allows corporations with substantial foreign ownership to spend freely in federal, state, and local races.—
Michael Gianaris,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Fluently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluently. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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