as in plain
easily seen; not secret or hidden
overt hostility
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Recent Examples of overt
Patriotism – traditionally less overt in Canada than in the US – is on the rise.
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Taking action takes many forms—some overt and some subtle.
—Jennifer Palmer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Across the nine-day event, designers largely kept a safe distance from overt political statements and instead leaned into offering a space for escapism and more subtle explorations of empowerment.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The prosecution argued that while Manson did not order the murders, his ideology was an overt act of conspiracy.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lex Harvey, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Taking action takes many forms—some overt and some subtle.
—Jennifer Palmer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Across the nine-day event, designers largely kept a safe distance from overt political statements and instead leaned into offering a space for escapism and more subtle explorations of empowerment.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The prosecution argued that while Manson did not order the murders, his ideology was an overt act of conspiracy.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overt
Adjective
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Without laws, humans are forced to decide for themselves what constitutes justice or just plain revenge.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Other bland foods, such as clear broth, saltine crackers, and plain potatoes, may also be tolerable in small servings.1 Spices: Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and cinnamon, which have some anti-inflammatory properties, can help reduce symptoms.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Han, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, has written about the Jeju uprising before in the brutal and lucid 2014 novel Human Acts.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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The evidence of a hunt was penetrating from his neck, still intact — and the brownish-tan dog was still lucid.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Craig says the best way to combine satire, scares and humor into a digestible package is to focus on the key emotional relationships and branch out from there.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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For those who want a more digestible version — or who simply won’t want to splurge on the $350 full version – a condensed offering will also be released.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His undisguised Queens tough-guy swagger, self-confidence, and use of self-deprecating humor won over the crowd.—
Steve Cohen,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her singing, her comic timing, and her undisguised vulnerability are a key part of the Netflix series’s success.—
Theresa Pichler,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In 1932 Chicago police raided an apparent summit meeting of gangsters, and arrested Lansky and five others on vagrancy charges.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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And with no apparent competition for the starting job, the redshirt junior can focus on his own game rather than competing with the guys around him.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kit kept things simple with a traditional dark blue suit, pairing the look with a white shirt and polkadot bowtie and his usual glasses.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That was evident in New Orleans last year as storms like Hurricane Francine soaked the city.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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That quality was evident in Father Arul, who left India to come to the heartland of America and serve the people of the Catholic Church in northeast Kansas.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Overt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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