as in tacit
understood although not put into words
an unspoken promise to remain faithful to one another
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Recent Examples of unspoken
In many Asian families, love is expressed through unspoken gestures and sacrifices.
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Venus Wong, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the unspoken truths about the Tortuga Music Festival is that while its country-music firepower is undeniable, some of its best moments have come in the frenzy of fans who pack stages for party-rap performers such as Flo Rida, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts note that group interactions often carry unspoken rules that can vary widely.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Venus Wong, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the unspoken truths about the Tortuga Music Festival is that while its country-music firepower is undeniable, some of its best moments have come in the frenzy of fans who pack stages for party-rap performers such as Flo Rida, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Experts note that group interactions often carry unspoken rules that can vary widely.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspoken
Adjective
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For some, the moment felt less like a musical reunion than a tacit endorsement.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth, when asked about the report, gave a tacit confirmation during a press conference Tuesday morning.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the implicit argument, that Colorado law effectively compels Jeffco to violate Title IX, is a major, predictable indictment of our legislature.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The line and its implicit criticism of Fazio and McCaughey fell flat.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspoken. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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