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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of articulation So there’s got to be something in cinema that’s beyond articulation, beyond reason. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 The more policy articulation, the more money will come in and buy, IMO. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 However, where the green paper left more to be desired was in its articulation of the emerging technologies that will provide bridges between each of these sectors. Kath MacKay, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 And The Good Place, source material for the single most succinct, blunt-force articulation of this entire period in American culture: Everybody thought this was The Good Place. Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for articulation 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulation
Noun
  • While Stone and Parker provide the majority of voices, there’s an entire supporting cast of fierce talents.
    Sezin Keohler, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Awkwafina has recently lent her voice to Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 and Illumination’s Migration.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The new president then began his speech to America, which has been addressed by Jake on social media.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • In his rally speech Sunday, Trump returned to the greatest hits of his campaign.
    WILL WEISSERT, arkansasonline.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The model will be trained on large data sets of formulations and components for cosmetics.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 18 Jan. 2025
  • This intensive stain remover reveals a white smile with its 35% carbamide peroxide formulation.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Onscreen talent will discuss how their work are expressions of modern masculinity.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Jenna Bush Hager is offering some insight into George W. Bush's now-viral facial expressions during President Donald Trump's inauguration.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here again, Shugart shadowboxes with my diction rather than my analysis.
    Thomas Shugart, Foreign Affairs, 1 Dec. 2021

Thesaurus Entries Near articulation

Cite this Entry

“Articulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on articulation

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!