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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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Recent Examples of fluent
The 46-year-old is fluent in the online world of conservative politics and attuned to cultural issues that catch on with the MAGA faithful.
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Do the background research and ask the questions to be deep and fluent in your topic.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Bilingual poll workers fluent in Spanish and Hmong are also being prioritized, the MEC’s website says.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Gomez, who is not fluent in Spanish, speaks and sings Spanish in the musical starring Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Do the background research and ask the questions to be deep and fluent in your topic.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Bilingual poll workers fluent in Spanish and Hmong are also being prioritized, the MEC’s website says.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
Gomez, who is not fluent in Spanish, speaks and sings Spanish in the musical starring Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Those thoughts ended up being key to the final shape of the film, as Mann found the teenagers to be incredibly articulate about their responses.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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In Republican political circles, where she’s been active throughout the Trump era, Dhillon is regarded as smart, articulate, and tough.The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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While this liquid ode to previous generations is considered its own savoir-faire, the collaboration by Delamain's two most recent cellarmasters, Touteau and Braastad, also celebrates their 30 years of partnership.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Led by Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s recent Make Me Blush liquid blush launch, as well as offerings from Korean makeup brands Peripera and Tony Moly, views for lavender blush surged 13,557 percent during the third quarter of 2024.Noor Lobad, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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This creamy leave-in is formulated to deeply nourish, smooth, and strengthen, making heat styling less of a battle.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Rollins delivered a perfect entry pass, and Portis spun over his right shoulder to knock down a smooth 12-foot turnaround jumper.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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And no face more eloquent than that of Edward Norton, who as Pete Seeger has that expanse broadened by a hairline swooping up toward his crown.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Among other things, Fragile is the most eloquent showcase of the band members’ dazzling instrumental virtuosity.Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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An earthy bride may choose a flowing and delicate gown crafted from lightweight fabrics like chiffon or lace, adorned with delicate floral appliqués or intricate crochet details.Kedean Smith, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
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The skirt features gorgeous cutouts on both sides, making walking easier and giving it a more flowing appearance.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2024
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Founders with degrees from prestigious universities often have an easier time securing funding for their big ideas, with strong alumni networks, bias toward top graduates, and access to university entrepreneurship programs each adding a rung to their ladder of success.William Mullane, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Based on his experience, simple neoprene cases, like this popular model from Amazon, are the easiest to screen.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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The film will star vocal talent from the series including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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The trans model is vocal on transgender rights, serving as an ambassador for the gender variant and transgender youth charity Mermaids, and has spoken passionately about the bid to put a stop to female genital mutilation.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, their semen has a higher fluid content, resulting in lower sperm concentration.Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Byzantine iconography meets classical antiquity with a modern edge and gender fluid characters in Fassinaos’s paintings, which have a universal message and timeless spirit.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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