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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 In a recent articulation of this, Klein points out the general tenets of the abundance agenda without specifics on how to overcome regulation. Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Sporting very pedestrian Falken summer tires, The mighty Mercedes shook off deep divot-rich climbs and descents with great articulation, and barely ever broke traction scrambling over varying degrees of dirt, gravel, and rocks beneath its treads. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Fortunately, a precise articulation of the meaning of life isn’t required to explore whether effort contributes to it. Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025 The natural outcome of steps 1 and 2 will be a clear articulation of what the customer should experience and the value of their journey. Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for articulation
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Noun
  • And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.
    Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The voice cast includes Youssef, Alia Shawkat, and Kieran Culkin.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After Michelle Wolf's controversial monologue in 2018 received mixed reviews from critics, the WHCA chose historian Ron Chernow to present a speech the following year.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to agencies like Jacob’s Ladder, which provides speech and occupational services, there were attorneys and a representative from the Social Security office there to address questions.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Cacti, fungi or mushrooms, grape skins, corn, apples, mango waste and pineapple leaves, which make a textile called piñatex, have all been used to create vegan leather, and new formulations come out constantly.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
  • While newer formulations tend to avoid these ingredients, some still include actives that can be harsh, especially on sensitive areas like the underarms, where skin is thinner and prone to irritation or darkening.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.
    Laura Ratliff, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • To boost your Italian diction, learn also to say buon giorno, for hi/good day.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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