Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The quality or condition of being articulate.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Quality of being articulate.
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- noun The quality of being
articulate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the quality of being facile in speech and writing
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Examples
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Instead of indulging in something horrendous like book-banning, it should be seen as an opportunity to shore up our level of scholarship as well as articulateness which is pathetically abysmal at present.
The Lives of Sri Aurobindo by Peter Heehs, screenplay for a future Spielberg movie! Tusar N Mohapatra 2008
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Obama shattered the myth of his 'articulateness' when it was clear he couldn't string three words together without stammering although his syncophants simply say he's showing his thoughtfullness.
"John McCain truly believes, truly believes that you are corporate America's problem. And thank God you are." Ann Althouse 2008
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Instead of indulging in something horrendous like book-banning, it should be seen as an opportunity to shore up our level of scholarship as well as articulateness which is pathetically abysmal at present.
Archive 2008-10-01 Tusar N Mohapatra 2008
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By the time it was my turn to talk, I was so disgusted by everyone and everything around me that I couldn't bring myself to speak with any level of articulateness.
Ryan O'Connell: Auditioning for the Real World Is Too Real Ryan O'Connell 2010
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By the time it was my turn to talk, I was so disgusted by everyone and everything around me that I couldn't bring myself to speak with any level of articulateness.
Ryan O'Connell: Auditioning for the Real World Is Too Real Ryan O'Connell 2010
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As he stalked away, it must be admitted that Jerry displayed pride in himself, his gait being a trifle stiff-legged, the cocking of his head back over his shoulder at the whining wild-dog having all the articulateness of: Well, I guess I gave you enough this time.
CHAPTER III 2010
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By the time it was my turn to talk, I was so disgusted by everyone and everything around me that I couldn't bring myself to speak with any level of articulateness.
Ryan O'Connell: Auditioning for the Real World Is Too Real Ryan O 2010
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NDQ's intelligence and articulateness shines through in this interview, and her point about men needing to be part of those people protecting women's rights is spot on.
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It's just mind-blowing to see how, in just a few short months, Haward has gone from a scrappy, youthful student to a professional, transformed young man -- you can see it in his clothes, his books, his confidence, his articulateness.
Kushal Chakrabarti: Haward: Before, After and Paying It Forward 2010
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The common element throughout the event, however, was how impressive the executives were in their knowledge, articulateness, and ability to make the case for their perspectives.
Aaron Harber: Set America's CEOs Free: Why Corporate Chieftains Should Talk More 2010
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