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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
Life, those who are already fluent in modern wellness-speak have been the earliest adopters, but Mackey thinks that word of mouth will be a powerful tool for broadening their customer base.
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Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Being fluent in more than one language adds to this complexity.
—Topsie Vandenbosch, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Early in his distinguished career, David Lean was known simply as a smart, economical director of fluent Noël Coward and Charles Dickens adaptations.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
It's estimated that only a quarter of Puerto Ricans living on the island are fluent in English.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
Being fluent in more than one language adds to this complexity.
—Topsie Vandenbosch, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Early in his distinguished career, David Lean was known simply as a smart, economical director of fluent Noël Coward and Charles Dickens adaptations.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
It's estimated that only a quarter of Puerto Ricans living on the island are fluent in English.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
Adjective
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The site hopes to make AI more accurate and articulate.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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Past youth winners like Ashleigh Scully and Zander Galli have grown into articulate ambassadors for wildlife and the environment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, Berkshire sold $134 billion in equities and was sitting on a record $334 billion pile of cash, Treasury bills, and other liquid assets at the end of the year.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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Weeds that linger or grow at other times can be controlled with liquid products following label instructions for St. Augustine.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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The ride: The Niro’s suspension is tuned for comfort, providing a generally smooth and comfortable ride, especially in urban environments.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whisk together lemon zest, 3/4 cup of the cream, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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Many northern journalists and editorial boards cast civil rights protests in their own cities as dangerous and extreme, even when it was called out in the eloquent tones of Martin Luther King Jr. himself.—
Made by History,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Charles Kenny, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, has been an eloquent exponent of this general view.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
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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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But where this Star truly shined (that was too easy) was in giving a despondent Cedrek a pep talk after his disastrous challenge performance.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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An Editor’s Warby Parker Review Since my prescription has pretty much stayed the same since high school, ordering online with Warby Parker seemed like the easiest option for me.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The 39-year-old attorney has been publicly vocal about his alignment with President Donald Trump's MAGA policies.—
Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the most vocal group leading an aggressive grassroots anti-tax campaign was a coalition of younger social justice activists led by Decarcerate KC called the Safety and Justice Alliance.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The field is highly fluid, and a dozen or more White House aspirants could still join the presidential primary fight, while those mentioned prominently for some time might demur and stay out.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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So, if nothing else, trade conditions remain fluid.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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