as in eloquent
able to express oneself clearly and well
the television crew covering the science fair were looking for photogenic and articulate students to explain their projects on the air
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as in to speak
to utter clearly and distinctly
uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings
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as in to express
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
I'm not articulating my thoughts very well
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Recent Examples of articulate
Shaun Chornonroff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
Look for those who are articulate, passionate about their work and culturally adaptable.
—Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
Wilkerson is fashionable, smart, articulate, someone people listen to.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Sharp rhetorical skills: Vance is an articulate speaker and debater.
—Shaun Chornonroff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
Look for those who are articulate, passionate about their work and culturally adaptable.
—Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Gaetz articulated some of his policy approaches, arguing for a populist stance on insurance.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
Wilkerson is fashionable, smart, articulate, someone people listen to.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
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In an ideal world being eloquent and prepared would have been enough.Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trump's crisp and eloquent narrative on the utility of bitcoin as a strategic reserve to be used to pay down national debt in both open and closed door sessions impressed many.Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Galle did not speak at his sentencing, instead choosing to have defense attorney Liz Parker read his statement for him.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ons Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, has spoken poignantly of her desire to have a baby — but only once she’s landed that elusive first major title.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Most red flag warnings have now expired, but meteorologists have expressed concern that strong winds will return.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The other side: House GOP Leader Lisa Demuth shot down the idea of tax increases for currently exempt financial and legal services, and expressed concerns about the impacts the cuts would have on long-term care.Torey Van Oot, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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Through the first 10 months of 2024, the city’s hotels posted average daily rates of about $205, with a 75% occupancy rate — but January, industry veterans say, is usually one of the year’s slowest months.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Critics say that one of the most vocal proponents of that previous effort, Michigan rocker Ted Nugent, didn’t help the cause.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, was very vocal in her criticism of the 9% turnout four years ago.Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, most over-the-counter eyelash serums are generally formulated at a suitable strength and do not require a prescription.Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
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But its responsibilities go well beyond formulating a president’s budget and spending priorities.Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Long before the words quiet luxury were ever uttered, The Row established itself as the archetype of anonymous chic.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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This is quite ironic, considering the fact that, in real life, Rossellini is an outspoken advocate for embracing aging.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, has long found herself at the center of the former president’s ire.Sophia Vento, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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