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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 voice of Suzanne Vega, a singer with little in the way of vocal dynamics or overt flourish, just a diction of great clarity and control.
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Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 2025
That’s just what The Original Daughter does, from every single word, from diction to syntax to plot and voice to character and even theme.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
To boost your Italian diction, learn also to say buon giorno, for hi/good day.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Emma Madden, Vulture, 9 May 2025
That’s just what The Original Daughter does, from every single word, from diction to syntax to plot and voice to character and even theme.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
To boost your Italian diction, learn also to say buon giorno, for hi/good day.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diction
Noun
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In fact, his improvisatory, playful articulation of postmodernism could itself be considered an ad hoc exercise, applied in the arena of symbolic language rather than that of practical assembly.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The gimbal supports a straight down (-90-degree) to slightly up (20-degree) articulation, which is less upward tilt than the DJI Neo (60 degrees) or the Flip (35 degrees).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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English is widely spoken across Puerto Rico, but travelers should keep in mind that Spanish is the island's universal language.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Barring any specific language in the Wilkins contract, the Raiders will have an uphill battle to fight.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Saturday afternoon will feature the main event, when the four former players will take the stage, unveil their Hall of Fame busts and give speeches.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The event historically has featured a major policy speech from the chair.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The handful of Hall staffers who draft and edit the wording are aware of all this.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results.—
Dana Blanton,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Manufacturing costs for clean formulations typically run 20-40 percent higher than conventional alternatives, pressuring unit economics.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Take shampoo and conditioner, for example: While prices can reach sky high these days, quality formulations exist at every price point.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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Kentucky distilleries are constantly releasing new expressions and August is no different.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mackenzie Davis stars in the story of what happens after the end of civilization, which may have seemed too familiar or too current for some people, but this is a remarkably rewarding examination of the power of connection and the need for expression, even after everything has fallen apart.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Diction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diction. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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