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
The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
The gamble paid off handsomely, transforming crude text machines into today's articulate chatbots.
—Harry Booth, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Kevin Williams, Quartz, 25 Feb. 2025
And while Daboll’s seat appears scalding hot, Giants co-owner John Mara seemed to articulate more patience and satisfaction with his GM’s operation than the coach’s on Black Monday.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In Republican political circles, where she’s been active throughout the Trump era, Dhillon is regarded as smart, articulate, and tough.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
The gamble paid off handsomely, transforming crude text machines into today's articulate chatbots.
—Harry Booth, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
But one of the biggest barriers could be that Venmo will have to clearly articulate why users should keep funds in their ecosystem rather than traditional banking accounts.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 25 Feb. 2025
And while Daboll’s seat appears scalding hot, Giants co-owner John Mara seemed to articulate more patience and satisfaction with his GM’s operation than the coach’s on Black Monday.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
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Paper Doll is eloquent and occasionally wrenching about the desire to get out — out of toxic situations, out of the view of paparazzi, and out of one’s own head.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
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Witnesses speak at Wednesday's hearing Wednesday's hearing was about whether Syed should be resentenced, something allowed by a 2021 state law that permits people convicted of crimes as juveniles to have their sentences reviewed.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Historically speaking, inference was viewed as being less compute-intensive than training, which is why the competitive risks to Nvidia seemed more significant there.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, Monahan also expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The senators expressed concerns that the OGE's independence may be compromised since Collins is an apparent Trump ally.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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Supporters of the property tax cut have been vocal about their desire to reduce spending and give money back to Idaho residents.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Mar. 2025
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Gray seal babies, which are very vocal and can sound like a human baby crying, quickly start to gain three pounds a day from their thick blubber layer, the NOAA said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Each one is formulated with botulinum toxin A, which interrupts signals between muscles and nerves so the muscles can’t contract, therefore reducing wrinkles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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It’s formulated with grapeseed extract, plus vitamin E to soften and firm the undereye area, and also works to blur fine lines and wrinkles.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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That’s a strong statement, and trust me, the words were uttered with conviction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This statement could be uttered for any of Gigi Hadid’s recent bob looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Schlossberg, who is late President John F. Kennedy’s grandson and an outspoken Democratic advocate, has previously criticized Kennedy Jr. for being vocal about his anti-vaccine perspective.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2010, then-Rep. Ron Paul of Texas was outspoken in his suspicions regarding the gold's whereabouts.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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