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 Justice Department has historically avoided overt investigative actions involving candidates in the immediate run-up to an election. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 For the film’s third key character, Latif’s daughter Fatiha (Adia), Govan had to represent yet another approach to faith, with less latitude for overt stylization than in Latif or Pastor Hwan. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 Mulder's dingy little base of operations has been stunningly recreated here, with both overt references and subtle nods that X-Files fans will appreciate. — Ian Stokes, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Most networks and major news organizations have social media policies that frown on overt partisanship. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overt

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Adjective

Teghaza 001 is named after a salt plain in the West African country of Mali, where meteorite hunters discovered it in 2022.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
The anodyne-sounding replacement show is fittingly about that which seems plain or banal.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

Binoche plays Amanda with a surfeit of tenderness for her mother, who goes from being lucid to infantile without warning.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
This lucid translation makes no apologies for preserving Homer’s (to us) nonidiomatic constructions.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of lucid

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

Instead, the conjecture addresses a specific class of quantum computations and the conditions under which their apparent advantage can be reproduced classically.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Cavaliers freshman quarterback Hassir Houston had to be carried off the field with an apparent leg injury late in the first half but returned in the fourth quarter.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of apparent

Adjective

Cutforth found a wide-open Riley with a simple swing pass out to the left, giving the junior running back plenty of space to showcase his speed and beat several Rams defensive backs to find the end zone.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
Made of large, rigid plastic panels, Hardig’s invention was designed to be weather- and insect-proof, simple to clean and maintain, and lightweight and easy to move.

— Sarah Kuta, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

While Pentagon funding is the most obvious must for some Republicans, others would push to include measures to address the cost of living, elections, farm aid, and more.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Though Pasta was not a traditional Italian restaurant, offering only a couple of appetizers and desserts and pasta dishes, the glut was obvious.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of obvious

Adjective

Nowhere is this misperception more evident than in looking at current electoral politics and domestic and foreign policy.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Not a whole lot has gone the NC State Wolfpack's way this season, and that was never more evident than after what the Duke Blue Devils did to them on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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