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as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well
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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
heated the wax until it was fluent, then poured it into the mold
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a fluent performance of one of the oldest magic tricks in the book
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Recent Examples of fluent
Long is American, but speaks fluent Japanese, having previously lived in Tokyo for more than a decade.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2025
In mid-April, a U.S. citizen who is not fluent in English was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol under the law and detained by ICE.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
Though she was raised away from her Mexican roots in Maple Valley, Wash., the singer became fluent in Spanish while studying abroad in Spain, per her NBC bio.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 May 2025
But his client, who grew up on the West Coast, speaks fluent English.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 May 2025
In mid-April, a U.S. citizen who is not fluent in English was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol under the law and detained by ICE.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
Though she was raised away from her Mexican roots in Maple Valley, Wash., the singer became fluent in Spanish while studying abroad in Spain, per her NBC bio.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 13 May 2025
But his client, who grew up on the West Coast, speaks fluent English.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement.—
Zachary Woolfe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those making the most noise in this won’t care either way who says what, however much or little support is vocally articulate.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2025
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The ultimate aim, though, is liquid cooling with fewer moving parts (apart from Noctua’s already quiet fans) and no vibration.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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While whisky can often be considered a liquid investment, please do not listen to any broker who compares the market liquidity to that of an individual savings account (ISA).—
Oliver Court,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The technology was working, so everything moved a lot smoother.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Stock up on comfortable sneakers marked down to as little as $21 and a smooth, stretchy bra slashed by 60 percent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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From crafting eloquent emails to optimizing complex logistics, AI offers immense convenience, a smooth handover of mental effort.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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LaBeouf delivers this confession with an eloquent conviction that’s a little uncanny.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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Where the very meaning of gender is codified in clothing and hair — facial or flowing — as well as by fiat.—
Vanessa Friedman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Sip on tea and flowing cocktails, including rose spritzes and lychee raspberry martinis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no shortcut to that, and nobody’s been able to come up with an easier, better way to do it, which is why people have stopped doing it.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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With summer approaching, the Milky Way becomes easier to see, but spotting it won't be as simple as looking up at the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Martin had been a vocal opponent of prosecuting people charged in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Deion was very vocal about his son leading up to the draft.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Lim's journey to victory was marked by his innovative approach to close-up magic, characterized by fluid movements and intricate illusions.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The high-neck top and fluid pants give off an elevated loungewear vibe that can transition seamlessly from flight to first stop.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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