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dictions

noun

plural of diction

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

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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 dictions The first three were post-dictions of inflation; the latter four were predictions that had not yet been observed when they were made. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025

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Only its articulations and the environment in which it is felt shift.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
The 1984 speech that so moved Baldwin remains one of the greatest articulations of American liberalism ever made.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026

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The expansion will also introduce new catalogs in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish and more, with more than 120 languages in total.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Barbara Kingsolver Barbara Kingsolver’s work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has earned a devoted readership.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

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The limits of burying the bad news Each of these interventions, whether reckless, self-destructive trade barriers, massive military invasions, or offensive divisive speeches, soaks up attention.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Seven of the 19 Alito speeches published in the book were delivered to Catholic groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of speeches

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Many niche fragrance brands—also called indie fragrance brands—put a lot of care and artistry into their formulations and view perfume as a true art, which is reflected in their scents.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
But today’s formulations are more advanced, and gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin to use.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of formulations

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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
Observance Dussehra takes on varied cultural expressions across India, shaped by regional rituals and performances.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

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