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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
On Saturday, March 1, a new video was released on the Kensington Palace X account of the Prince of Wales, 42, speaking in fluent Welsh to mark the national day of celebration for Wales.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Along the way Alex also would become fluent in German.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Ambrogio, the district’s director of bilingual and multicultural programs, said the two-way dual language class brings students whose first language is English and those speaking Spanish from birth together to learn in two languages with a goal of becoming fluent in both.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Blank was fluent in three languages, earned straight A’s and competed in science bowl teams in middle and high school.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Along the way Alex also would become fluent in German.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Ambrogio, the district’s director of bilingual and multicultural programs, said the two-way dual language class brings students whose first language is English and those speaking Spanish from birth together to learn in two languages with a goal of becoming fluent in both.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Blank was fluent in three languages, earned straight A’s and competed in science bowl teams in middle and high school.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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Past youth winners like Ashleigh Scully and Zander Galli have grown into articulate ambassadors for wildlife and the environment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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If anyone wants to hear an articulate explanation of why Republicans support or oppose legislation, go listen to the Republican floor speeches.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday.—
Maureen Mackey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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More than 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products—including Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs—have been recalled due to contamination concerns.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Eldridge told Fox News Digital that when a rebrand is unsuccessful, the fault can lie with the teams behind the stars who failed to adequately prepare for their smooth transition to a more mature identity that will be accepted by the public.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 1901, an intrepid German doctor called Eugene von Holländer was approached by a Polish aristocrat looking for smoother skin.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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King’s leadership, however, unified millions across America through peaceful protests, marches, and eloquent advocacy.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Sunday afternoon the opener was Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto with Yefim Bronfman as the bold-toned, rhythmically precise, eloquent soloist.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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An earthy bride may choose a flowing and delicate gown crafted from lightweight fabrics like chiffon or lace, adorned with delicate floral appliqués or intricate crochet details.—
Kedean Smith,
Essence,
12 Aug. 2024
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With a stainless steel construction and comfortable handle, this tool is durable, easy to use and versatile enough to work on nearly any type of fur.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Laura Ashley Amberley Reversible Cotton Quilt Set One of the easiest ways to make over a bedroom is with a new comforter or blanket.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Station 19 fans were very vocal about their feelings when it was announced that the Grey's Anatomy spinoff would end after its seventh season.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chapter One author has always been vocal about his love for felines, most notably for his beloved pet cat Nacho Flay who died in October 2023 at 9 years old.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The field is highly fluid, and a dozen or more White House aspirants could still join the presidential primary fight, while those mentioned prominently for some time might demur and stay out.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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So, if nothing else, trade conditions remain fluid.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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