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adjective

Definition of talebearingnext
as in articulate

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noun

as in talk

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talebearing
  1. articulate
  2. talk
  3. gossipy
  4. whisper
  5. glib
  6. gossip
  7. vocal
  8. dirt
Adjective
  • In his interviews, Richard was charismatic, articulate, and confident.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Being articulate is still useful, but articulation alone is no longer much of an advantage.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate
Noun
  • Former mayor Harry Sidhu went to prison on corruption charges, and the two parties never re-engaged on talks.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • TickTalkie™ adds instant push-to-talk communication over LTE, with support for watch-to-watch, multi-user, and multi-channel conversations.
    — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of talk
Adjective
  • Eve’s Hollywood, gossipy and full of anecdote captures a more recent version of the conversations Arzner used to overhear at her father’s Hollywood restaurant.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There’s the pleasant background noise of gossipy girls’ dinners and third dates.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of gossipy
Noun
  • Maybe the lasting message of Furious, until its second season arrives, is that there are no answers — or at least, none that can be said louder than a whisper shared between new friends bonding during a jailhouse meeting.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The extent of his former client list was unearthed through whispers and gossip.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of whisper
Adjective
  • That glib self-confidence is present in McNamara, who licks the doughnut glaze off his fingers before offering his hand to the female detective questioning the one living Jason.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • High Maintenance creator and actor Ben Sinclair described in a Substack post an alarming incident that demonstrated Watts’ glib attitude.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of glib
Noun
  • Premier League interest naturally followed and Fofana, who has five international caps for Belgium but was not part of the recent World Cup squad, has been a regular in gossip columns for much of the past year.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This article was first featured in Stage Whisperer, Vulture’s weekly newsletter for theater news, gossip, interviews, and more.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of gossip
Adjective
  • The protagonist is highly vocal, frequently engaging in quips and banter.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Layered background sighs, a resonant lead vocal, autumnal acoustic guitar flickers, synths both eerie and trippy—James has all his tricks on tap.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Noun
  • Designed for limp, oily, and dull hair, the color-safe formula washes away stubborn dirt and grime—common culprits of flat waves—while a lineup of amino acids work to soften and strengthen strands.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Removing Stains From Bathroom Floors Grout is porous and absorbs all the moisture, dirt, and soap scum it’s exposed to, and that can leave it looking dark and dingy.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
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