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as in articulations
the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking
Shakespearean actors with very good diction
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as in languages
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 dictions
The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dictions
Noun
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Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Taiwan was also the first traceable point of the passing of the many Austronesian languages, said Victoria Chen, a senior lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Their speeches focused on the people standing beside them, the women who came before them, and the next generation watching from the audience.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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There will also be an invite-only grand opening ceremony on June 18 with performances and speeches.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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First, its molecules prefer to sit on the surface of the skin rather than being more readily absorbed into the bloodstream, which can occur for some formulations.—
Guy German,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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According to the study authors, independent frameworks for comparing energy drink formulations have been relatively limited.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Take the shirt salesman, whose deliberate enunciations sound vaguely alien, almost Lanthimos-esque.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It can be caused by eating something that contains spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, and symptoms can include choking when trying to feed, constipation, lack of facial expressions or weakness.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Whistlepig’s core lineup of age-statement expressions is very good, but the annual Boss Hog release is where this Vermont distillery really shines.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Dictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dictions. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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