as in plain
easily seen; not secret or hidden
overt hostility
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Recent Examples of overt
Trump’s overt endorsement of a pro-Putin foreign policy has, understandably, shaken the world in the last few days.
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Parasite’s portrayal of these upstairs-downstairs dynamics is even more overt; the members of the struggling Kim household, who live in a basement-level apartment and juggle odd jobs, alight on a crafty employment scheme after encountering an ultra-wealthy family.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Fortunately, Congress had the foresight to understand both the importance of the service and the potential dangers of executive meddling, and so in 1970 walled it off from overt presidential meddling.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
There are only one or two overt villains, and even they get poked and prodded in ways that add dimension to their lizard brains.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Parasite’s portrayal of these upstairs-downstairs dynamics is even more overt; the members of the struggling Kim household, who live in a basement-level apartment and juggle odd jobs, alight on a crafty employment scheme after encountering an ultra-wealthy family.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Fortunately, Congress had the foresight to understand both the importance of the service and the potential dangers of executive meddling, and so in 1970 walled it off from overt presidential meddling.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
There are only one or two overt villains, and even they get poked and prodded in ways that add dimension to their lizard brains.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overt
Adjective
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In terms of the other players in the top eight for earnings who are available, Ratcliffe made plain his dislike of the Casemiro deal from the beginning of his investment pursuit, asking several firm questions about it to senior staff during his due-diligence stage.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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However, plain baking soda may be harsh for everyday use and could cause discomfort in people with sensitive teeth or mouths.3 Using a toothpaste that includes baking soda as an ingredient may be safer and more pleasant for daily use.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s not a moment of lucid reflection or respite to be found in an hour and 16 minutes of music.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, the film skews young, and for tweens and under, the songs, cute animals, silly humor and easily digestible message of kindness and collective care can resonate.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
20 Mar. 2025
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Programs should break complex concepts into digestible components while keeping the experience engaging and practical for adult learners.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 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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But an attack can be much simpler — and can stop once a user has given away their credentials.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
Patrick Brady,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, no effort to thoughtfully manage Medicaid premiums is evident, particularly at a time when Congress has its eyes set on cutting this line item nationally, disproportionately impacting New York.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea provided six of England’s 11 starters (Hampton, Bronze, Bright, Niamh Charles, Keira Walsh and Lauren James), and those strong dynamics forged among players who train together every day are evident.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Overt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overt. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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