Thesaurus results for DICTION

diction

noun

ˈdik-shən

Definition of diction

as in articulation

the clear and accurate pronunciation of words especially in public speaking Shakespearean actors with very good diction

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as in language

the way in which something is put into words the spare diction that is the hallmark of the poetry of Robert Frost

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Recent Examples of diction Whereas Boyd was plain-spoken on purpose, Wheeler’s diction was always elevated and precise, with a hint of sarcasm. — Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 With the program and song texts only available to download on the cellphone, the audience was left in the dark without texts and, with amplification obscuring diction, not knowing what’s what. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026 An Ark loves a list, and though that last one is improved by McKellen’s inimitable growly diction, the onslaught of earnestness starts to wear. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2026 The spice that makes this dish work is Carl's precious decor and fussiness about keeping the place impeccable, communicated with exquisite diction by the burly Scales. — Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diction

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Noun

Being articulate is still useful, but articulation alone is no longer much of an advantage.

— Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Since then, it’s been clear that there is still a lot to be done to arrive at a certain articulation around the forest in my work.

— KATHERINE ROCHESTER, Artforum, 10 July 2026

Definition of articulation

Noun

Jurin keeps working after the conversation ends—across phone, email, web chat and LINE, the messaging app used by the vast majority of Japan’s population—connecting plain language to the software that acts.

— Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Born and raised in Paris’s Chinatown, Zouaghi’s fluent command of Mandarin led him to teach the Chinese language to students in New York City, and eventually London.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of language

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Clippable moments from his campaign speeches have repeatedly taken off on social media platforms and garnered millions of views.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Following his speech, council members struggled to restore order as some of Lang's supporters began shouting, and one was escorted out by police.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of speech

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Moira was a constant scene-stealer, with her over-the-top outfits and unique enunciation.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
But the tunefulness and, well, enunciation showcased on his third album, Jump Out, are equally related to Chicago drill melodicists like Sicko Mobb, and closer in content and delivery to emo-rap crooners and the hazy absurdism of the Pack than rage.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

Definition of enunciation

Noun

The thermoplastic elastomer is between 50-85 percent bio-based, depending on the formulation, according to a DIN certification based on ASTM testing.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Quality matters; seek full-spectrum oil, fast-acting formulations, and solventless extraction.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of formulation

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The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
When Robert offers to help, Thom’s expression is curiously muted.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026