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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
Jason Schwartzman, one of the most innovative actors of recent decades, is too easy to take for granted, because his acting remains inseparable from his utterly unique voice and diction, his air of inescapably sincere whimsy and thoughtful spontaneity.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Tank’s voice is filled with the conviction of a priest, the tongue-in-cheek diction sourced from intracommunal conversations and the endless hope and indecipherable exhaustion of generations of Black women.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025
Branagh’s diction is as precise as ever, but his character’s big speeches are emotional blanks—loud and fast, and seemingly triggered at random.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Tank’s voice is filled with the conviction of a priest, the tongue-in-cheek diction sourced from intracommunal conversations and the endless hope and indecipherable exhaustion of generations of Black women.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diction
Noun
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Surgeon’s wrists are also limited by the degrees of articulation in human joints.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a recent articulation of this, Klein points out the general tenets of the abundance agenda without specifics on how to overcome regulation.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Apart from any constitutional questions, there is also the problem that confessional language issued by the secretary of state in his official capacity distorts the message of Easter.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the grand opening that September, former Republican President George W. Bush, who had signed the bill authorizing federal funding for the museum, and Barack Obama, a Democrat and then the nation’s first Black president, delivered passionate speeches supporting the museum.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Young came out gripping his 1953 Gibson Les Paul, better known as Old Black, shortly after a fiery speech by Service Employees International Union President April Verrett.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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China has approached some G20 governments with wording for a joint declaration voicing support for the multilateral trading system, an EU diplomat told Reuters.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just the wording itself, that someone is expressing displeasure towards great Russia?—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Better yet, the latest iterations do so quickly and gently, thanks to innovative ingredients and clever formulations.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon, Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and more have sought to clap-back at dupes by attempting to prove that their products formulations and efficacy never truly be replicated.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.—
Laura Ratliff,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Diction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diction. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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