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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
Adjective
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This flagrant exclusion of such a win-win prospect largely stems from the aversion many environmental activists have of any potential solution that might lead to complacence on aggregate consumption.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 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
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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Neighbors reported hearing a possible disturbance overnight.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
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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Under a decent shelter, sure, but not an open campsite.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However much the band may want the focus to be on the music and their live performances, social media still offers the surest way to reach fans who likely discovered them on TikTok to begin with.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
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This long-standing promotion, dating back to the 1940s, generates significant positive publicity for George Webb.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For an even more affordable option, this one from Amazon is under $50 and backed by positive customer reviews.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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