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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
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?
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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
The Slander Conviction After Kercher’s murder, Knox was questioned for 53 hours by Italian police, despite not being fluent in Italian.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
An ideal candidate is someone fluent in English or French with at least a master’s degree, under the age of 40 and with at least one year of full time work experience.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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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
The Slander Conviction After Kercher’s murder, Knox was questioned for 53 hours by Italian police, despite not being fluent in Italian.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
An ideal candidate is someone fluent in English or French with at least a master’s degree, under the age of 40 and with at least one year of full time work experience.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
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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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Yet Birch, a philosopher at heart, ignores human history and maintains a tone of articulate, patient optimism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Nov. 2024
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The crystals in brown sugar contribute to the structure of the cake in a way liquid sweeteners like maple syrup don't.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Then keep the soil moist and fertilize with a liquid product at half strength once a week.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Priam’s Ocean Shipping is best for smooth international freight movement of full container loads (FCL) or less-than-container loads (LCL).—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the sauce is thickened and smooth, pour over the chicken, adding the garlic, tomatoes and mushrooms. 7.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Parthenon Marbles: The Case for Reunification By Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens, among the most eloquent and forceful advocates of rejoining the Parthenon marbles, helped tilt me toward the cause of repatriation.—
Ralph Leonard,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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They’re aided throughout by Bryce Dessner’s string score and eloquent, salt-of-the-earth narration from Will Patton (who also recorded the audiobook, repeating choice lines of Johnson’s at key moments here).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 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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Compared to tropical houseplants, succulents are relatively easy to care for and much less demanding about water and humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Redditor figured that changing domestic flight plans would be much easier and less expensive than losing a venue deposit and having to re-plan a wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Paula has always been vocal about her pride in his achievements, and her excitement was on full display when DAMN.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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For instance, proponents of increasing the SALT cap from $10,000 have been extraordinarily vocal about including changes to the cap.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Defra Hoff adds her fluid bass commentary, giving the whole album the Hejira-style flow of a singer and musicians thinking out loud together as the songs spill out.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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