overt

adjective

Definition of overtnext
as in plain
easily seen; not secret or hidden overt hostility

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Recent Examples of overt The culture clashes are not stereotypical or overt, and Argentine characters always end up on top in terms of smarts. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 His backing of this latest iteration — coupled with more overt support in both chambers — means the bill is likely to pass and reach Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. — Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025 However, at least, Trump is overt about his positions while Pritzker and others are more covert. — Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 Of course, as Hollywood’s #MeToo movement taught us, sexism isn’t always as overt as harassment. — Lela London, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overt
  1. plain
  2. lucid
  3. digestible
  4. undisguised
  5. apparent
  6. simple
  7. obvious
  8. evident
Adjective
  • Personal style is all about texture, and so for me, adding texture through an accessory, like a leather belt or gold jewelry, helps make your outfits feel less plain.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Food rationing in the U.K. only ended in 1954, when Twiggy was 5 years old, and her generation lived on simple, plain home cooking.
    — Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of lucid
Adjective
  • Think of this section as your highlight reel, showing off your knowledge and results in quick, digestible chunks.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Building the book and transforming it into digestible archival content meant that the author had to go back to and reflect on significant moments in Black history.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of digestible
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of undisguised
Adjective
  • No rhyme, reason, or apparent causality except that computers are just [unprintable expletives].
    — Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Fears of a possible constitutional crisis are on the rise following an apparent standoff between Donald Trump and a federal judge after the president was ordered to stop deportation flights traveling to El Salvador.
    — The Editors, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • No code is needed to get started, as a simple click below will activate this offer.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.
    — Sverre Alvik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of evident

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