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 Still, most agree the decision could inject overt partisan politics into agencies that have traditionally resisted it, eroding public trust in their rules and judgment, chilling enforcement and kicking off a cycle of regulatory whiplash. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Ableism is the everyday prejudice — sometimes subtle, sometimes overt — that treats people with disabilities as inconvenient, less competent, or less deserving of respect and opportunity. — Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Customers are increasingly drawn to exceptional design and quality over overt branding. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Yoichi Kamakari’s relaxed lensing drinks in the cool, dry landscape without making an overt spectacle of it, finding as much interest in a deep ochre towel hanging out to dry outside as in the hazy, smoke-blue mountains beyond. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overt

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Adjective

Bella Hadid’s Minimalist Leather Flip-Flops A sleek pair of plain black leather flip-flops can take you far.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Additionally, replace technical jargon with clear, plain language, translating complexity instead of hiding it.

— Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

Podcast Marketing Magic is a valuable destination for podcasters, primarily but not always independent, for making podcast marketing relatable, digestible, and accessible for podcasters at any stage of creation.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The protein in eggs is also highly digestible, so your body can efficiently absorb and utilize it.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026

Definition of digestible

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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
The book does feature suburban family malaise, and a masked party where the vibes are off, but its frenetic pace and undisguised artifice are more reminiscent of madcap detective fiction.

— Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of undisguised

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Still Clinton, deep down, did not think that voters would give the majority of their votes to Trump and the reasons were numerous and quite apparent – at least to the Democrats.

— Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Still, many categories saw the same familiar faces show up, and there’s perhaps nowhere where that’s more apparent than the Animated Series lineup.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of apparent

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Spectrum is the most obvious example right now, and recent deals show how much buyers will pay to lock it up.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
All are relatively obvious solutions that were just waiting for our leaders to have the drive to enact them.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Definition of obvious

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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026

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