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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words her boyfriend's articulation of his feelings for her was very touching

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as in speech
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking you will have to work on your articulation if you want to be an announcer on TV

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Recent Examples of articulation So there’s got to be something in cinema that’s beyond articulation, beyond reason. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 The more policy articulation, the more money will come in and buy, IMO. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 However, where the green paper left more to be desired was in its articulation of the emerging technologies that will provide bridges between each of these sectors. Kath MacKay, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 And The Good Place, source material for the single most succinct, blunt-force articulation of this entire period in American culture: Everybody thought this was The Good Place. Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for articulation 
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Noun
  • The suburbs are seeking a voice in transit issues, including key concerns such as paratransit service, better connections in bus service and the ability to use one pass for all types of transit.
    Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
  • True inclusion is about ensuring all voices are valued and contribute to shaping the organization's future.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • President Biden postponed a speech in Joshua Tree due to the intense conditions.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Meta-morphosis Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes a keynote speech at the Meta Connect annual event, at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S. September 25, 2024.
    Michele Luhn, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There are a range of OTC medications that treat cough and cold symptoms that already have Tylenol or NSAIDs included in the formulations, says Mangan.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This also allows Korean brands to incorporate SPF and skin care innovations into their formulas more swiftly, allowing for more state-of-the-art, sophisticated formulations (active ingredients include Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150).
    Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The details of Mann’s conduct here remain shocking — especially in a nation such as the United States, which was built atop the foundations of free expression.
    The Editors, National Review, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The New York State Legislature screening with Rehabilitation Through the Arts highlights the central message of the film about the potential of rehabilitation and artistic expression as tools for change inside the prison system.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here again, Shugart shadowboxes with my diction rather than my analysis.
    Thomas Shugart, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2021

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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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