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 This isn’t to suggest that Young needs to pick up where Hunt has left off, in terms of salty diction. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Feldmann, a relatively recent Juilliard graduate, showed his Lieder-singing chops in the Viennese fare, his tone robust, his diction crisp. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for diction

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Noun

The final moments, the story’s famous articulation of human agency and good versus evil, land with crushing loveliness.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
The suspension is smooth on road and capable off, with generous wheel articulation, with 24 inches of fording ability.

— Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of articulation

Noun

The administration’s language would establish a range of mandatory minimum sentences based on the amount of loss involved in fraud schemes, according to the document.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of language

Noun

Humphrey closed out the service with an impassioned speech asking attendees to call their Senator to support a bill US.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
The war crimes that were brought to the fore on the stage by Macklemore’s speech are the ones that should be the primary focus.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of speech

Noun

Venkatarayalu also said the company is exploring how to teach AI about chemistry, such as catalyst formulation.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
How atoms behave at the quantum level dictates the properties molecules and materials have, so understanding their wave functions is key, and Schrödinger’s formulation became widely used for this purpose.

— Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of formulation

Noun

The institute is designed to bring public officials, scholars and other leaders to campus while expanding the college’s work around civic engagement, public policy, free expression and leadership.

— Nora O’Neill October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Companies, too, found ways to sell all natural products, flexibility and individual expression.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026