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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2
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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3
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
Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
This is a highly articulate, clearly successful in whatever professional endeavor, man.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Buchanan represented the paleoconservative wing of the party, which was articulating a very different vision of the post-Cold War world from that of its neoconservative rivals.
—Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Trump’s speech was articulate, patriotic and effective.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
This is a highly articulate, clearly successful in whatever professional endeavor, man.
—Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Each of the film’s participants are not only articulate, but also passionate about the state of the world.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 15 Apr. 2025
Buchanan represented the paleoconservative wing of the party, which was articulating a very different vision of the post-Cold War world from that of its neoconservative rivals.
—Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Notably, the hues of navy and blue work well together to portray the actor as eloquent in matters of style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Apr. 2025
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His book is a distraught but eloquent cry against our tolerance for other people’s calamities.—
Fintan O’Toole,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This time, Mary looked famine-struck and spoke mostly in pained moans.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Peterson took his place on the dais inside Spectrum Center, quickly settling in before speaking publicly for the first time since September.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Yi Ming’s personal resilience and love of light is expressed in the work.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Levy, chairman of Spurs since 2001, expressed his delight.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, had said the accord was proving effective.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The comedian turned television producer has been the most vocal about her move, prompting snide jokes from the Trump administration.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Along with Russia, another vocal critic of the U.S., Beijing has not contributed to the trust fund for the mission.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The diplomats differed on whether the position paper was a firm U.S. stance or a starting point to work with Ukraine and its British, French and German allies to formulate a joint position before taking it to Russia.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the food industry shifts to natural dyes, more research should be done to study their safety and to formulate regulations on the concentration levels, Zhang said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But coarse language is usually uttered privately, behind closed doors.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Phrases and terms that, at one point, held significance to a handful of folks in small, local ecosystems, if uttered by the right standout artist, have the potential to enter the wider cultural lexicon.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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