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
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Jimmy Adams has captained West Indies and been their director of cricket, and is one of the most intelligent and articulate figures in the game.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Be a consistent and thoughtful voice to tell the company’s story, articulate its vision and highlight its achievements, and not only in good times.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Wu is Harvard educated, the mother of 3, the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, articulate, free of any personal scandals.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Jimmy Adams has captained West Indies and been their director of cricket, and is one of the most intelligent and articulate figures in the game.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
In that same vein, simply by taking a totally new approach, Mahan may force the leading Democrats – Porter, Swalwell, and to a lesser extent Tom Steyer – to articulate genuine agendas instead of campaigning solely on anti-Trump messaging.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Be a consistent and thoughtful voice to tell the company’s story, articulate its vision and highlight its achievements, and not only in good times.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulate
Adjective
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But, to paraphrase one of Philip's lines, his column is fluent, eloquent, and almost entirely beside the point.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Candiace isn't done giving eloquent speeches just yet.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whaley, who spoke after Parks, expressed a similar sentiment.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Haim read the script, spoke to the filmmaker and, like everyone else, was convinced to join the party.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whaley, who spoke after Parks, expressed a similar sentiment.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The agency owns additional acreage in the area, and Platform Ventures had expressed interest in buying about 305 more acres from Port KC for further industrial development.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested by heavily armed men on Sunday night, his supporters said, just hours after he had been released from a jail where he was held as a political prisoner.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the latter, many on the Christian right have been vocal supporters.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another draw would not have been enough to satisfy Hurzeler’s most vocal and impatient detractors.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This rose-scented balm is formulated with coconut oil, Damask rose and wakame extract, which work together to deeply hydrate and heal dry skin.—
Renée Reardin,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Adults 50 years old or older have multivitamins formulated for men and women with an emphasis on bone and eye health.—
PubSubHub User,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Onscreen, Benedict apologizes for kissing Sophie during a moment of passion near the cottage and reiterates his intent to find work for her without ever uttering the word mistress.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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On this subject, not a word was uttered by any of the siblings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Aside from suave showmanship and feel-good Latin rhythms, the outspoken singer paid tribute to his Latino heritage and Puerto Rican history during his performance.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Articulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulate. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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