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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 singer who is fluent in English, French and her native Hebrew, was rescued by the father of another Nova attendee, who drove into the battle zone to save his daughter, and others’, lives.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025
Alexe is bubbly, fluent in French and always knows how to get the party started.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Navigating this new, uncertain terrain, what could the couple—so fluent in all things Online, and with an arsenal of music in dire need of a cultural revision—do?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
At various points Marjan shows clear favorites, like the nearly fluent Omid, and clashes with Elham, who struggles the most.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025
Alexe is bubbly, fluent in French and always knows how to get the party started.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Navigating this new, uncertain terrain, what could the couple—so fluent in all things Online, and with an arsenal of music in dire need of a cultural revision—do?
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
At various points Marjan shows clear favorites, like the nearly fluent Omid, and clashes with Elham, who struggles the most.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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This is a highly articulate, clearly successful in whatever professional endeavor, man.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The directness of Conceicao’s communication, far more articulate and fluent in Italian than his predecessor, dovetailed with the directness of his football.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Independent diners are experimenting with liquid egg substitutes and adjusting portion sizes.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Billions of years ago, however, liquid water flowed freely across the planet.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The overall look was one of the more seamless and smooth.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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Paper Doll is eloquent and occasionally wrenching about the desire to get out — out of toxic situations, out of the view of paparazzi, and out of one’s own head.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Dec. 2024
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The film’s score is, by turns, delicate and bold, flowing and discordant, unrepentantly experimental, and an echo of the grandeur of Hollywood.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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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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Instead, the Framework 12 will have POGO pins that should be exponentially easier to connect, and produce far less anxiety.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Despite its early successes, Robert knows the road to widespread adoption won’t be easy.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Within the entertainment industry, there’s a small but vocal constituency.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is also not the ideal scenario for Arenado, who has been vocal about his desires to compete for a championship-level club — something the Cardinals do not project to be in the immediate future.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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How crisp, how detailed, how fluid the practice was.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Nothing has been finalized yet, however, and the situation remains very fluid. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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