OVERT Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

overt

adjective

Definition of overt

as in plain

easily seen; not secret or hidden overt hostility

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Recent Examples of overt The haircut video is another good example, made even more unique by the lack of overt advertising. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 While Brin makes few public comments about politics, Soto is overt, seeming to relish in shock factor. — Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Chef Frankie Ramirez’ broad definition of Mexican cuisine is on full display here, incorporating overt Lebanese flavors in a nod to the origins of al pastor-style cooking. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Just seeing Oren, Dan, and everybody light up at this idea of being able to have themes that were overt, musical, and melodic was exciting for us. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overt

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Adjective

Customers who want waffles at No Knife will pay anywhere from $15 for a plain one to $45 for a waffle topped with collard greens, candied yams, and mac and cheese.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
The Democratic candidates won at the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, where a judges’ panel found that the FCC public notice contradicts the plain language of US law that limits the discount to individual candidates.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

But his memory, of a long career as a reporter around the globe, with turns as an essayist, a historian, a novelist, and a political activist, remains almost eerily lucid.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
These 16 slaps are lucid and adventurous, featuring random Jay Electronica warblings, DJ Quik rhythms, and a couple of surprisingly appropriate Westside Gunn vignettes.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lucid

Adjective

But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Macdonald has an incredible way of teaching complex concepts in digestible ways.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of digestible

Adjective

And despite her background, the Norwegian people found much to like about this statuesque blond woman with striking eyes and a ready smile, a down-to-earth manner and an undisguised love for Haakon.

— Jan M. Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The title track single recalls hitmakers like Anne Murray and Barbara Mandrell, except for the faint Auto-Tune ripples and an undisguised buckskin ‘Bama accent that brands an otherwise basic anti-fancy metaphor.

— Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of undisguised

Adjective

His managerial shortcomings have been apparent at times, and his expiring contract made everything seemingly less complicated.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Eco effort The Rosewood group has a green initiative that includes energy conservation, prioritizing sustainability, and embracing a sense of place, but specifics about the Vienna hotel weren’t apparent.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Underpinning this assessment is the fact that disagreements between the two nations have gradually expanded beyond simple tariff disputes.

— , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
In simple terms, cherry juice targets the muscle inflammation caused by exercise, known as oxidative stress.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

For all his obvious qualities in attack, Ruiz also praises Kvaratskhelia’s defensive work.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Jacob Klein, Anthropic’s head of threat intelligence, told The New York Times that the situation rarely involves obvious declarations of malicious intent.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of obvious

Adjective

That wasn’t for a lack of skill, though, and his repertoire has again been evident this summer during another productive training camp.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That was quite evident at Evans on Saturday afternoon in this year’s edition of the Soul Bowl.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

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