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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1
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
Sharece Thrower, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025
Both are essentially passive acts of solidarity, opportunities to telegraph an attitude that most people would have a tough time articulating in earnest conversation.
—Joshua Hunt, New York Times, 15 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
Though the Constitution plainly articulates familiar presidential tools like vetoes and appointments, the real executive power comes from reading between the lines.
—Sharece Thrower, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025
Both are essentially passive acts of solidarity, opportunities to telegraph an attitude that most people would have a tough time articulating in earnest conversation.
—Joshua Hunt, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
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Art and design have been key inspirations for the eloquent and thoughtful designer, such as German poet Hugo Ball, a founder of the Dada artistic movement and of Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich, for his spring 2025 collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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What’s more difficult than curating an eloquent and versatile rotation of eveningwear?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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About 18 people spoke at the meeting about Naperville’s electric utility and its contract with IMEA.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump spoke at length about them in his second speech at the Capitol after being sworn in.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 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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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 140 law enforcement officers were injured during the riot, the DOJ has said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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If confirmed, Kennedy will likely oppose GLP-1 coverage expansion, given his vocal criticism of the pricey weight loss drugs.—
Bertha Coombs,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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His path was also cleared to run after City Councilor Ed Flynn, who has been a vocal critic of many of Wu’s key priorities this past year, opted to pass on the mayor’s race and run for re-election.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
28 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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The two foes utter each other's names and glare at each other.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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At the bottom of that last one was written in small type the name of the man who had uttered that line.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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This year, much outspoken resistance to Trump has faded away, though there will be two notable absences: former first lady Michelle Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also, last month, Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office.—
WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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