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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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
Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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
Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 July 2025
The New Economic Plan, articulated by national conservatives and to be implemented by U.S. political leadership, is designed to bring back manufacturing jobs that have been shipped overseas for the several decades just past.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 8 July 2025
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Adjective
The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
Doing so helps your kids see how a mature person can identify and articulate their emotions to de-escalate conflict, psychologist Caroline Fleck wrote for in April.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 July 2025
The New Economic Plan, articulated by national conservatives and to be implemented by U.S. political leadership, is designed to bring back manufacturing jobs that have been shipped overseas for the several decades just past.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Also: surely there are more eloquent ways to inform the reader that your story is set in May, 1846.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
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Pairing the dress with Alexis Bittar jewelry led to an eloquent ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Festival highlights include the Friday opening night celebration, featuring a powerful lineup of live performances, spoken word and cultural showcases that reflect the global Black experience.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Many students don’t have access to vehicles and for those that do, their parents expressed concern about their kids driving long distances to get to a job site.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Officials say 27 campers and counselors died at Camp Mystic, including young girls from various states.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Bell said the money the Adam family is donating will stay in San Diego.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Trump caused quite the stir ahead of his state visit, notably going head-to-head with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was vocal in his disapproval of Trump’s impending arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Other types of milk, not formulated for newborns, are still available in small quantities that al-Fara said volunteers are procuring from the market, often at exorbitant prices.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
28 June 2025
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Plus, plenty of complexion tints are formulated as skincare-makeup hybrids with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, niacinamide, and more.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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The responses to use of one of the terms that still can’t be printed or aired in most mainstream news outlets often depends on the affiliation of the person who uttered the word.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In our bubble, that slur was only uttered by crude uncles.—
Charles E. Kraus,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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