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as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail
the explicitness of the instruction about human reproduction should be appropriate for the age of the students receiving it
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as in clarity
clearness of expression
the user's manual is written with such rare explicitness that the average consumer actually has a chance of understanding it
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicitness
Noun
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Given historical specificity of Hong Kong cinema, how does that context or its removal operate in Night Charades?—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025 -
In March 2025 the Acting Comptroller of the Currency issued a new publication, Interpretative Letter 1183, that has provided the sought after clarity and specificity requested by the TradFi space to engage in crypto activities.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Financial teams can build stronger relationships by prioritizing clarity, empathy and proactive communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information and a headline revised for clarity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the simplicity of the sequence of events — Smith’s shot perfectly careening off the side of the rim and Şengün’s subsequent positioning for the putback — was indicative of Houston’s rebounding prowess.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Apple devices are known for their elegant simplicity, and Rain Design just gets it.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Explicitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicitness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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