1
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
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.
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Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Crisp articulation of ideas trumps verbosity, fostering a culture that treasures originality and respect for the reader’s time.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
To be sure, the country has never lived up to the loftiest articulation of its values in either its domestic politics or its international behavior.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Some of the material duplicates the idea of a previous joke (a joke about glasses and a joke about sleep apnea, for instance, end up being repetitive articulations of the same thing).
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
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Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Crisp articulation of ideas trumps verbosity, fostering a culture that treasures originality and respect for the reader’s time.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
To be sure, the country has never lived up to the loftiest articulation of its values in either its domestic politics or its international behavior.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Some of the material duplicates the idea of a previous joke (a joke about glasses and a joke about sleep apnea, for instance, end up being repetitive articulations of the same thing).
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
Noun
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And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When Thurston spoke about it, his voice brightened.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the grand opening that September, former Republican President George W. Bush, who had signed the bill authorizing federal funding for the museum, and Barack Obama, a Democrat and then the nation’s first Black president, delivered passionate speeches supporting the museum.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Young came out gripping his 1953 Gibson Les Paul, better known as Old Black, shortly after a fiery speech by Service Employees International Union President April Verrett.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Better yet, the latest iterations do so quickly and gently, thanks to innovative ingredients and clever formulations.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon, Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and more have sought to clap-back at dupes by attempting to prove that their products formulations and efficacy never truly be replicated.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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