as in plain
easily seen; not secret or hidden
overt hostility
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Recent Examples of overt
The overt partnership between BNSF and CSX had brought into question the future of the railroads, and whether a merger attempt would come to fruition, as has been rumored.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Because of that overt threat, all of the hostage deals so far were designed as phased and gradual, according to an Israeli source with knowledge of the negotiations.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
In fact, emotional neglect can often be as painful as overt hostility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Russian government has also applied more overt pressure on its cybersecurity companies.
—Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Aug. 2025
Because of that overt threat, all of the hostage deals so far were designed as phased and gradual, according to an Israeli source with knowledge of the negotiations.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
In fact, emotional neglect can often be as painful as overt hostility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Russian government has also applied more overt pressure on its cybersecurity companies.
—Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overt
Adjective
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If the debut white-and-navy look was too plain, the sequel was anything but, with vivid colors practically jumping off of the glossy design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some are too flashy, while others look too plain to justify the price tag.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Floating somewhere between lucid dreams and nightmares, Desde el Coma feels like waking up gasping for air — a kaleidoscope of bruises, chaos, and resurrection.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Mitchell was at once the most lucid and the most mysterious of the great mid-century New Yorker writers.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This creates a need to develop a digestible calcium system in order to meet the birds' requirements and generate accurate ratios between the two nutrients.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Aug. 2025
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Is your pipeline laid out in a way that feels digestible without oversimplifying?—
Natalie Dolphin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Among the casual selfies and behind-the-scenes shots was a photo snapped by the 24-year-old himself, showing Ice Spice leaning into him with undisguised affection.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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His undisguised Queens tough-guy swagger, self-confidence, and use of self-deprecating humor won over the crowd.—
Steve Cohen,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The consequences of the current fracturing may not be apparent right away.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Business managers must make decisions ranging from simple tasks, such as ordering office supplies, to more complex matters like company layoffs.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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What fans see under the lights, however, wouldn’t look so simple without Zdon’s expansive amount of work behind the scenes.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What’s less obvious is that the people and institutions providing those inputs - researchers, hospitals, startups or even individuals - rarely receive credit or compensation for their knowledge.—
Amy Guttman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Breakfast Some of the most obvious breakfast UPFs include sugary cereals and toaster pastries.—
Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Still, sometimes the heat is impossible to ignore — evident in the small sweat stains on Dinkel’s blue collared shirt.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The football landscape has changed 20 years on, and 10 new signings show United wanted to change the squad, but there is evident faith in retaining the nucleus of Farke’s 2025 centurions.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Overt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overt. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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