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
There’s one explicit way that the movie updates the series.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 May 2025
Beyond the explicit teaching of AI collaboration skills, educational institutions must navigate an ever-evolving distinction between core and emerging competencies.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Without mentioning Means by name, Adams outlined his position in a May 22 post on X. Adams acknowledged that no explicit federal law mandates the surgeon general be a licensed physician.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Bloodlines comes closest, however, with an explicit mention of Kimberly Corman, the heroine of Final Destination 2 (played by A.J. Cook) who defied Death 22 years ago by driving a van into a lake, drowning, and being brought back to life.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 May 2025
Beyond the explicit teaching of AI collaboration skills, educational institutions must navigate an ever-evolving distinction between core and emerging competencies.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Without mentioning Means by name, Adams outlined his position in a May 22 post on X. Adams acknowledged that no explicit federal law mandates the surgeon general be a licensed physician.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Bloodlines comes closest, however, with an explicit mention of Kimberly Corman, the heroine of Final Destination 2 (played by A.J. Cook) who defied Death 22 years ago by driving a van into a lake, drowning, and being brought back to life.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicit
Adjective
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The collective bargaining agreement between MLS and its players stipulates specific bonus payouts for tournaments that MLS players typically compete in, like the U.S. Open Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup and Leagues Cup.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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For each position, highlight specific wins and impact.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Universal has also announced other products guests can add onto their admission, including express passes, VIP Tours, photos and costume experiences.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Besides the $20 welcome discount, the Tony Bianco Insider program offers various perks through four tiers that include birthday discounts, welcome rewards, anniversary rewards, free express shipping, and 10% off some full-price footwear styles.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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There’s a definite purity-politics flavor to any suggestion that people should take a moral stand and leave a social network, but also a pretty airtight case to be made for boycotting it.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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In unaided awareness, total awareness, definite interest, Final Reckoning is ahead of 2023’s Dead Reckoning which did $54.6M over three days in what was a $78.4M five-day total.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Performed by the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra), this definitive anthem of space and sci-fi will be transmitted towards NASA's Voyager 1 probe by ESA's 35-meter Deep Space Antenna in Cebreros, Spain.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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While there’s much to say about the social consequences of this behavior, one thing is unambiguous: Completing transactions by phone is standard behavior.—
Benjamin Claeys,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, the White House has been unambiguous in its assessment of the situation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 May 2025
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The gravity of the moment was unmistakable — the consequences of a loss, and the eventual magnitude of a win.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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In a market defined by uncertainty, the bond market’s message is unmistakable: brace for impact.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The director is unequivocal about what ultimately made the production possible: the casting of rising star Ryō Yoshizawa as Kikuo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Many of the meme-coin investors are based abroad, and some have been unequivocal about their goal of influencing Trump’s agenda.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Travel medical coverage is often part of a comprehensive travel policy that also includes reimbursement for trip cancellation, lost bags and other situations.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Being able to place the device on someone’s head would allow for more comprehensive brain monitoring.—
Paul McClure
May 29,
New Atlas,
29 May 2025
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“Explicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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