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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
Malik, the University of Michigan-Dearborn professor, said to listen for abnormalities in vocal tone, articulation or pacing.
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Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Mar. 2024
But the entire exercise—the confusing guidelines, and the lack of clear articulation for why certain attributes of foods are worth avoiding—was weighing on me.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
The amendments adjusted many internal regulations, including the amount of depth articulations — or the number of external walls stepped and recessed — and the proportion of land in mixed-use development allocated for residential and commercial buildings.
—Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
Since loads change mostly in the vehicle’s cargo area, this also facilitates strong payload and towing capacities, will make lifting the vehicle easy, and enhances articulation over off-road obstacles.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Mar. 2024
But the entire exercise—the confusing guidelines, and the lack of clear articulation for why certain attributes of foods are worth avoiding—was weighing on me.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
The amendments adjusted many internal regulations, including the amount of depth articulations — or the number of external walls stepped and recessed — and the proportion of land in mixed-use development allocated for residential and commercial buildings.
—Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
Since loads change mostly in the vehicle’s cargo area, this also facilitates strong payload and towing capacities, will make lifting the vehicle easy, and enhances articulation over off-road obstacles.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
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The tune is almost as unbearable as the voice and whistling teeth.Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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But at several points since Moscow's invasion of the country in February 2022, the Catholic leader has fielded criticism from Ukrainian voices for appearing to put the burden on Ukraine to surrender, rather than on Russia to withdraw its troops.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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After the floodgates opened (and permission was probably given to post), Aric Jones posted a carousel including a photo of Kelce giving a speech.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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That same day, dozens of cities and towns nationwide will be holding MLK Day events, speeches, parades and volunteer events.Russell Contreras, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Because string theory math can be expressed in several different forms, theorists have to explore multiple possible avenues to find the most fruitful formulation.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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The formulation has pure rosemary oil, which can increase blood flow to the scalp to stimulate hair growth.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the expression, more than anything Alice said, made Andrea feel that her mother didn’t think her emotions were real.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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To build on the holiday theme, this ethos finds poignant expression in the timeless lesson of It’s a Wonderful Life.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Tank’s voice is filled with the conviction of a priest, the tongue-in-cheek diction sourced from intracommunal conversations and the endless hope and indecipherable exhaustion of generations of Black women.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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This is a sad book that rewards the reader with laughter, all propelled by clever flourishes: PJ’s video game diction, or Imelda’s breathless, punctuation-free prose that drops you immediately into the hypervigilance and self-awareness that plagues her every thought.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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