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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
The translations look good – fluent, idiomatic, convincing.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, the beverage giant is trying to absorb some of Poppi’s TikTok-fluent, nimble marketing.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The memes are steeped in American culture The memes are fluent not just in English but in American culture and trolling.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The memes are fluent not just in English but in American culture and trolling.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, the beverage giant is trying to absorb some of Poppi’s TikTok-fluent, nimble marketing.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The memes are steeped in American culture The memes are fluent not just in English but in American culture and trolling.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The memes are fluent not just in English but in American culture and trolling.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluent
Adjective
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Reading and interacting with students’ original thoughts in class helps teachers understand how students think and articulate.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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That change may look like the ambitious and growing national people’s budgets movement, which brings together local residents and community groups to protest budget cuts on essential services, articulate budget priorities and democratize the budget process.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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Pumps fill three tins at a time with liquid Smith’s Strawberry Lip Balm.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Starmer — who is facing relentless domestic criticism over a flailing economy and his appointment of the disgraced Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, while grappling with a surging far-right opposition — will be praying for a smooth visit.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Beyond texture, stylists can help with cutting extensions and matching the density and weight at the bottom of the wefts to match your hair and provide more flowing movement, as extensions often have much more fullness than natural hair.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the last days of winter, this type of denim adds structure and balance, especially when paired with more flowing outerwear like trench coats.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Opta’s power rankings would suggest Arsenal are the only team in the league with easier fixtures between now and the end.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Drastic measures become easier to justify, both legally and politically.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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No matter your attachment style, listeners will latch onto Kehlani for its nostalgic references, impressive vocal arrangements, pitch-perfect collaborations, and refreshing perspectives on relationships.—
Adelle Platon,
VIBE.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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With precise lip-syncing and fluid gestures, the company aims to make its robots feel like lifelike digital characters rather than machines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cole Emanuel, senior, Edgewater There might not be a more fluid receiver with keen stop-start skills in Central Florida than Emanuel.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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