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as in articulate
able to express oneself clearly and well
a very fluent speaker who always communicates his points well
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as in liquid
capable of moving like a liquid
heated the wax until it was fluent, then poured it into the mold
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as in smooth
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a fluent performance of one of the oldest magic tricks in the book
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How to get free tax help Volunteer programs overseen by the IRS provide free, in-person tax assistance to people with incomes of $67,000 or less or who are 60 or older, disabled or not fluent in English.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
There will always be someone fluent in English and other languages as part of the staff.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Avanzini is of Cuban descent and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
The chair of the state’s Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling told me that there is exactly one gambling-addiction specialist within state lines who is fluent in Spanish.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
There will always be someone fluent in English and other languages as part of the staff.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Avanzini is of Cuban descent and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
The chair of the state’s Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling told me that there is exactly one gambling-addiction specialist within state lines who is fluent in Spanish.
—Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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When multiple candidates — often several Democrats — compete for the same seat, they are forced to knock on doors, articulate positions, and energize supporters.—
Grace Rauh,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Learning to Engage McMillon has an almost professorial air that’s articulate, polite and exudes competence — but his skill set was honed by long years of experience.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Goldsmith said a Chevron refinery in Salt Lake City found an ionic-liquid alkylation process as an alternative to MHF.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Organic Liquid Fertilizer Organic liquid fertilizers are gentler and more forgiving than some other options.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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The fragrance opens with a playful burst of juicy raspberry before folding into warm vanilla blossom, eventually settling into a smooth veil of cashmere musk that feels cozy without ever becoming heavy.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Try making vichyssoise, a simple, smooth soup combining leeks and potatoes.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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But, to paraphrase one of Philip's lines, his column is fluent, eloquent, and almost entirely beside the point.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Candiace isn't done giving eloquent speeches just yet.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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They can be styled beautifully, especially when combined with long, flowing trousers or wide-leg jeans that reach down to the heels.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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For her British Vogue cover shoot, Brown leaned into the more pastoral, country girl look with flowing brunette waves, effortless and undone.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2026
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Use features like in-app messaging, video chat before meeting in person, profile visibility controls and easy blocking or reporting options.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sánchez Arévalo has framed the film as a deliberate genre blend — thriller, drama, black comedy and Western — emphasizing that its resistance to easy labelling was central to the appeal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the latter, many on the Christian right have been vocal supporters.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another draw would not have been enough to satisfy Hurzeler’s most vocal and impatient detractors.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition to featuring intricate lacework, some pieces stand out for being crafted from chiffon and fluid satins, being punctuated by tiny floral embroideries and cascading daisy embellishments or simply for their buttery hues that add to the classic black and white propositions.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Federal data is fluid and frequently subject to change as more detailed and accurate information becomes available.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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