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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
The type of good faith and vulnerability implicit in true, glorious competition can seem a snide punchline these days.
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Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The idea that the Duke is so much better than someone like George, there is an implicit critique there of what George has built.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Even more problematically, some of the more extreme figures in Netanyahu’s Cabinet have seized on Trump’s words as implicit approval for their own plans to depopulate Gaza and reannex the territory.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
At a recent press event on the Disney lot in Burbank, however, Kevin Feige, Marvel’s chief creative officer and president of Marvel Studios, reassured reporters that studio brass understands the vote of no confidence implicit in declining ticket sales and complaints of MCU overload.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 28 July 2025
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Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The idea that the Duke is so much better than someone like George, there is an implicit critique there of what George has built.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Even more problematically, some of the more extreme figures in Netanyahu’s Cabinet have seized on Trump’s words as implicit approval for their own plans to depopulate Gaza and reannex the territory.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
At a recent press event on the Disney lot in Burbank, however, Kevin Feige, Marvel’s chief creative officer and president of Marvel Studios, reassured reporters that studio brass understands the vote of no confidence implicit in declining ticket sales and complaints of MCU overload.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
Adjective
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The staff, a vibrant tapestry of actors, musicians, and models, understand the unspoken language of the creative spirit.—
Paul Getter,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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But the loudly unspoken priorities of this new event — selling tickets and thrilling fans with an extra chance to see the biggest stars in the sport — have been met by this all-singing, all-dancing cast.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The output looks confident: charts, scenarios, and a familiar set of options.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Despite the unfinished look, the Hornets and city leaders are looking forward to the results and remain confident the work will get finished on time.—
Chase Jordan
August 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Aug. 2025
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The region of potential development includes an area between the Windwards and the Dominican Republic.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The city released a news release after receiving questions from citizens about the potential impact of the construction.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fiber availability is limited to certain neighborhoods.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The panel also specified certain conditions that would fall under an exception for medical emergencies, which Tennessee's law does not include.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dunst told Town & Country, referring to a possible second film in the franchise and any flick that helps fill her bank account.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The finding eliminates one possible cause for signs of distress shown by Black, 69, during his execution, his attorney Kelley Henry said in a statement.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not responding to a blatant disregard for professional and organizational values is a tacit acceptance and allowance of this behavior.—
Dr. Joel Rothaizer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Against the tacit assumption in the wider culture that Americans must always meet on the battleground of their differences, Litt puts forward the idea that relationships which establish common ground later on can support negotiating ideological differences.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Calls of three and four clubs agree diamonds, for sure.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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But one thing is for sure — Albin’s team is ready to face an opponent who is not wearing green and white.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Trump held a call with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, which both sides portrayed as positive, and that views across the Atlantic are aligned going into the Alaska summit.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Young finished on a positive note, leading the Panthers to a 4-5 record overall and a 92.2 passer rating in the final weeks of the season with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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