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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
Both sides took the silence as an implicit endorsement of the appellate ruling.
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Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
That implicit agreement has governed independent film for decades and still shapes how films get made.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
According to Gómez, the sanctions also include an implicit warning about migration.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Robinson argued that the ad was effective because of an implicit economic message, not for its critiques of the policy toward transgender people.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
That implicit agreement has governed independent film for decades and still shapes how films get made.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
According to Gómez, the sanctions also include an implicit warning about migration.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Robinson argued that the ad was effective because of an implicit economic message, not for its critiques of the policy toward transgender people.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
Adjective
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Its wearer was the tech entrepreneur Yu-Chi Lyra Kuo (trickle-down evidence of the gala’s unspoken Silicon Valley subtheme).—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The two have since built an unspoken connection, each knowing when the other is feeling especially bogged down by the conflict.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Creating pieces that make women feel comfortable and confident through every stage of motherhood has always been at the core of Bumpsuit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Silver benefits from both ‘risk-on’ and ‘risk-off’ environments ‘Risk-on’ describes markets where investors feel confident and chase growth.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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There is power and potential and so much joy to be found in a mess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Altman can turn his full attention back to the other side of the Bay Bridge, where his company is based, but only after Musk’s lawyers introduced a host of potential issues for prospective investors to consider.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The first one is passive—where decisions get delayed, expectations are murky, implied and unspoken.—
Susan Parsons,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Only in a certain light was the dent visible.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Barker said the scene, in its original cut, was significantly more intense, ultimately forcing him to pull back on certain elements in order to avoid the restrictive rating.—
Scott Shilstone,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Vodolazkin has become a master at using his own life and identity to offer tacit support to this belief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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What further makes domain experts indispensable is their tacit knowledge.—
Syed Ahmad,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Make sure you guys get your news from reputable sources!—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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