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
Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This time, our articulate couple is 40ish with four-year-old girl twins.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
By enabling developers to articulate their ideas verbally or through simple commands, these advancements could enhance accessibility and encourage greater innovation in software design.
—Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Look for those who are articulate, passionate about their work and culturally adaptable.
—Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This time, our articulate couple is 40ish with four-year-old girl twins.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
With its distinctive winglets and sleek exterior lines, the interior cabin—measuring 17.8 feet in length and 4.8 feet in height—showcases two-toned executive leather seats that articulate and swivel, as well as in-cabin, speaker-less audio.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
By enabling developers to articulate their ideas verbally or through simple commands, these advancements could enhance accessibility and encourage greater innovation in software design.
—Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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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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The palate expresses notes of Rosé petals, anise, and a little tar.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Behind the scenes, however, some editors expressed qualms about the reporting, court filings show.David Folkenflik, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 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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In recent weeks, China has become more vocal about the need to take measures to bolster its economy.Daisuke Wakabayashi, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Waka Flocka has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and even joined the former president and president-to-be on the campaign trail.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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American politicians and public health officials have yet to formulate a plan to counter anti-science messaging and rhetoric.Omer Awan, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Isaacs, the brand’s chief product officer and director of research, previously told Vogue that the cream was formulated with vitamin A sensitivity in mind.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 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 15 Jan. 2025.
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