as in tacit
understood although not put into words
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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Recent Examples of unspoken
Like the celebrities undergoing unspoken procedures, studios are quietly using AI to smooth rough edges, alter dialogue, and polish visual effects.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Like that — snaps fingers — the room settled into an unspoken agreement.
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Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Tony was the unspoken leader of the band, and the musical genius.
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Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unspoken
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Like that — snaps fingers — the room settled into an unspoken agreement.
—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Tony was the unspoken leader of the band, and the musical genius.
—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspoken
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Members of the Iranian diaspora were also divided about whether supporting the team showed tacit backing for Iran's theocratic government, which many of them oppose.
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That apprenticeship is slower than asking AI for a draft, and the slowness is exactly what builds the tacit expertise the data shows AI cannot replicate.
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.
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The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.
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Students aimed to delegitimize Pichai's presence, reflecting a Gen Z trend to disengage from institutions perceived as breaking an implicit social contract, challenging corporate dissent management.
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The implicit goal of The Bear is to depict the realities of working in a restaurant.
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspoken. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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