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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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
Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Objectives articulated by the administration earlier in the conflict -- like regime change and denuclearization -- would remain unmet by such a deal, the former diplomat said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
After all, anyone can sound somewhat articulate via email by using AI.
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
These are articulate, intellectual characters who tend to speak openly about their emotions and even drift into philosophical ruminations.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Michael Oser, a Columbus-area resident, articulated the frustration of some defenders of retaining the Wexner name in a recent letter-to-the-editor of The Columbus Dispatch.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Objectives articulated by the administration earlier in the conflict -- like regime change and denuclearization -- would remain unmet by such a deal, the former diplomat said.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The duo had already spoken on the phone three times before Nehls' morning interview with USA TODAY.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most people who spoke to the Herald say they were blindsided by the news.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Haitian community were among those who spoke, expressing gratitude and mourning her absence.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The president also expressed frustration about some of the coverage of the sensitive military operation, NBC reported.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The other says that the sky is black, then blue, and always empty.—
Sandra Lim,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sánchez was also among the most vocal critics of Israel's actions in its war in Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But despite his vocal disinterest in acquiring old legacy brands, the Axel Springer CEO has repeatedly attempted to do the opposite.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2008, Metz formulated his first flavors off the news — Barack O’Berry and John McCream sodas based on then-presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pristine is specially formulated to work with all kinds of toilet paper.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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My birds across the hollow had not uttered a note.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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To utter a mantra is to effect change in the world and invoke, praise, or contemplate upon a deity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The pair are joined by 14 others, including conwoman Anna Delvey and outspoken influencer Hallie Batchelder.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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