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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
her boyfriend's articulation of his feelings for her was very touching
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as in speech
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
you will have to work on your articulation if you want to be an announcer on TV
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Recent Examples of articulation
An honest articulation of Winnipeg’s challenges wouldn’t have been too satisfying during exit interviews.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The founders gave this tradition a sophisticated articulation.
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Trygve Throntveit,
Time,
27 May 2026
You're not expected to have formal training in articulation.
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Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Tiny micro servos hidden inside the body control the robot’s arms, front hatch, eye movement and head articulation.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The founders gave this tradition a sophisticated articulation.
—
Trygve Throntveit,
Time,
27 May 2026
You're not expected to have formal training in articulation.
—
Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Tiny micro servos hidden inside the body control the robot’s arms, front hatch, eye movement and head articulation.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for articulation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers.
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In a June 30 speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, the Republican lawmaker said he was hospitalized several months ago and diagnosed with depression.
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Steinbaugh argued the email was protected speech under the First Amendment and does not represent a legitimate threat.
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In fact, the material represents a tenfold improvement in carbon performance compared to the company’s first-generation formulation.
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Women expect better design, better formulations, and better experiences everywhere else in their lives.
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Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.
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But the tunefulness and, well, enunciation showcased on his third album, Jump Out, are equally related to Chicago drill melodicists like Sicko Mobb, and closer in content and delivery to emo-rap crooners and the hazy absurdism of the Pack than rage.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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While much of the source material comes from elsewhere, the cumulative mood is extremely personal to an artist who has spent his life helping the greats find true expression.
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This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction.
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But Auschwitz had also left its mark on his diction—a sort of verbal tattoo.
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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