as in specific
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency
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Recent Examples of explicit
Earlier on Friday, a coalition of 16 states sued the Trump administration over the withholding of grants that cover the direct costs of medical research, arguing that those, too, had been suspended, leaving research in those states in more explicit jeopardy.
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Zach Montague, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Zuckerberg, whose company is a defendant in an imminent antitrust trial, raised eyebrows by visiting the White House for the explicit purpose, according to the Wall Street Journal, of seeking a settlement with Trump.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
But this outline is far more serious than White’s joking and explicit memoir, in which pleasure is always the goal.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Wellness has always been a theme in Abramović’s work, only now, it’s become more explicit.
—Marisa Meltzer, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Zach Montague, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Zuckerberg, whose company is a defendant in an imminent antitrust trial, raised eyebrows by visiting the White House for the explicit purpose, according to the Wall Street Journal, of seeking a settlement with Trump.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
But this outline is far more serious than White’s joking and explicit memoir, in which pleasure is always the goal.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Wellness has always been a theme in Abramović’s work, only now, it’s become more explicit.
—Marisa Meltzer, ARTnews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicit
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The new console will be backwards compatible — able to play physical and digital Switch games — but users will need to purchase a microSD express memory card for the Switch 2.—
Ryan Kryska,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Terminating funding for direct legal representation for unaccompanied children, without any plan to ensure continuity in representation, potentially violates Congress’s express directive in the TVRPA and ORR’s [Office of Refugee Resettlement] own commitments in the Foundational Rule.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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While some bags can go in the washer, the dryer is a definite no-go for bags unless they're made of 100% cotton.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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But there are definite positives for Tsunoda to take before going to Bahrain next week.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Written by Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez in 1971, the song gained even greater prominence when Fernández recorded his definitive version two years later.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to Ilia’s founder, the clean brand’s fans have been unambiguous in their desire for a clean brown version of the mascara to launch.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Then the unmistakable gobble of a tom rattled in from our right.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2025
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Fans supporting Baylor and UConn, which also participated in the 2019 Final Four, who made the trip to Tampa six years ago will experience a far more appealing and convenient environment from which there will be an unmistakable high level of energy radiating throughout downtown.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On a Reddit post drumming up support for the country-wide April 5 protests—more than 1,000 are planned—one user had their own unequivocal answer to the question of how best to build momentum.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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From differences on tariff policy to Ukraine aid and a potential U.S. exit from NATO, not all Republican lawmakers are unequivocal supporters of Trump’s agenda.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a comprehensive, step-by-step Reddit guide published on r/DHGate, user FabulousNinja8399 shares that this medal signals a seller has achieved the highest grade a store can receive: ACE status.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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The European Union is so far the only jurisdiction globally to drive forward comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence with its AI Act.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Explicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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