chiefly British
as in poetry
the art or power of speaking or writing in a forceful and convincing way the impressive articulacy of the members of the debating society known as the Oxford Union

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Recent Examples of articulacy The results are astonishing, and Robin transforms from a struggling, depressive, and too often rageful child into a youth of prodigious wisdom and articulacy. Claire Messud, Harper's Magazine, 17 Aug. 2021
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Noun
  • Many write poetry, go on dates, don’t need help to use a toilet.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In high school, my writing expanded to poetry, screenwriting and creative nonfiction.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric from author J.K. Rowling, who is an executive producer on the show.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
  • However, some of Poilievre's rhetoric has been viewed by Canadians as Trump-esque, such as his embrace of populist sentiments and calling opponents by nicknames, experts have said.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This can also affect your communication abilities, granting you more inspiration and eloquence to enchant others through your writing or speech.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Articulacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulacy. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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