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
While that's ok to do, there are some unspoken etiquette rules to follow.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
How many other unspoken desires could take shape there?
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Growing up in the South, there are unspoken protocols that take place in many kitchens far and wide, such as never, ever putting your cast-iron skillet in the dishwasher and that most meals aren't truly complete unless there is some form of a biscuit, piece of cornbread, or yeast roll on the plate.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The Longs lived by a perplexing tangle of unspoken rules anchored by the admonishment to never invite the neighbors over.
—Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
How many other unspoken desires could take shape there?
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Growing up in the South, there are unspoken protocols that take place in many kitchens far and wide, such as never, ever putting your cast-iron skillet in the dishwasher and that most meals aren't truly complete unless there is some form of a biscuit, piece of cornbread, or yeast roll on the plate.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The Longs lived by a perplexing tangle of unspoken rules anchored by the admonishment to never invite the neighbors over.
—Kristen Kidd, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspoken
Adjective
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Its very presence in our city, performative or not, would function as a tacit threat to the civilian population, including and especially those opposed to its commander in chief.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tim is diplomatic, attempting to keep the afternoon light and relaxed, while Lilith seems to relish the role of the black sheep, enjoying her mother’s mostly tacit disapproval.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Avoidance that becomes frequent or chronic can send the implicit message of the other partner not being a priority.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Many have debated and discussed the implicit symbolism of glass representing transparency, and thus democracy, in analyses of the dome.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Unspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspoken. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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