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as in articulation
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
Shakespearean actors with very good diction
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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
the spare diction that is the hallmark of the poetry of Robert Frost
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Recent Examples of diction
This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Walz let Vance get away with Stop the Steal diction and spin the bottle to make censorship and cancel culture Harris’ fault.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Scheer was smart to whittle down the novel’s winding sentences into short, sharp exclamations and curt instructions — and also to be faithful to Melville’s rendition of the captain’s irritable diction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Walz let Vance get away with Stop the Steal diction and spin the bottle to make censorship and cancel culture Harris’ fault.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Scheer was smart to whittle down the novel’s winding sentences into short, sharp exclamations and curt instructions — and also to be faithful to Melville’s rendition of the captain’s irritable diction.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diction
Noun
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Visually, the game strikes a distinct aesthetic that blends afro-surrealism with many of the animation styles of traditional anime, finding a balance that feels like a necessary articulation of a piece of hip-hop culture.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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This includes pushing schemes such as 2 + 1 articulation programs where students are able to begin their studies in China for two years and complete the final year in the U.K. Other avenues to attract talent include offering financial incentives such as scholarships, Sivarajah added.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Photosynthesis was such a profound development; so were eukaryotes, nervous systems and language.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The government's 2011 population census found that a little more than 10% of Indians fluently speak the language.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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After the speech went viral, Springsteen released it as a track with a collection of recordings from that performance.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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What kind of speech is protected by the First Amendment?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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McLaughlin was reacting to CNN anchor Abby Phillip's post questioning DHS's wording.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Even subtle changes in the wording of CDC recommendations—a should swapped for a may—can have big ripple effects, Limaye told me.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2025
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The most successful businesses during that time were those with the ability to source materials from multiple vendors or shift their product formulations according to changing circumstances.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Hegseth Calls the tune The U.S. was heavily involved in the formulation of the report, officials say.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The signs and costumes were the real show, ranging from clever wordplay and depictions of President Donald Trump as a dictator, to profane expressions calling for an end to ICE raids that had been conducted in the city for about a week prior.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Brent Montgomery Long Beach The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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“Diction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diction. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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