overtly
adverb
overt·ly
ō-ˈvərt-lē 
ˈō-(ˌ)vərt-
: in an overt manner : in a way that is open, straightforward, or obvious
an overtly racist remark
an overtly political message
… the fashion of dumbing down the public discourse was over. Being overtly brainy, simply being oneself, was back in style.—
Elizabeth Drew
Elizabeth DrewIn the late 1860's interest gradually waned in landscape paintings that overtly conveyed nationalistic, philosophical, and religious meanings.—Franklin Kelly
Franklin KellyIt is now easier for French writers to write more overtly about the occupation because their country is now stressing reconciliation, forgiveness for whatever wrongs were done then …—Barbara Probst Solomon
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Some portraits explore sexuality more overtly than others, but all can be read in the spirit of the exhibition.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
By the preseason, Miller had become so emboldened by his new routine that his mindset was overtly positive.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The studios haven’t made dramas that take on overtly political themes for the better part of a generation, though.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Over the past few decades, Microsoft has built strong relationships with government officials of both parties, and the company has generally avoided overt partisan allegiances or overtly political statements.
—Noam Scheiber, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
By the preseason, Miller had become so emboldened by his new routine that his mindset was overtly positive.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
The studios haven’t made dramas that take on overtly political themes for the better part of a generation, though.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Over the past few decades, Microsoft has built strong relationships with government officials of both parties, and the company has generally avoided overt partisan allegiances or overtly political statements.
—Noam Scheiber, New York Times, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overtly
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“Overtly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtly. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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