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as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips
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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders
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as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military
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Recent Examples of implicit
But also implicit in this genre of social media content, some critics and observers say, are more insidious messages — ones that distort our perceptions of masculinity.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
This executive order made manifest the implicit message of the first two: that Trump intends to deter large law firms from pursuing the pro-bono cases against Administration policies that plagued him during his first term and that threaten to do so in his second.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
In addition to the anti-utility bias, the gas companies contend is implicit in the op-ed and related text message exchange, the companies are arguing in court that the rate decisions should be invalidated because of procedural errors by PURA over the year-long inquiry that ended in the rate cuts.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
As more and more of these videos appeared, a backlash built from users concerned about an implicit body-shaming message.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
This executive order made manifest the implicit message of the first two: that Trump intends to deter large law firms from pursuing the pro-bono cases against Administration policies that plagued him during his first term and that threaten to do so in his second.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2025
In addition to the anti-utility bias, the gas companies contend is implicit in the op-ed and related text message exchange, the companies are arguing in court that the rate decisions should be invalidated because of procedural errors by PURA over the year-long inquiry that ended in the rate cuts.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
As more and more of these videos appeared, a backlash built from users concerned about an implicit body-shaming message.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit
Adjective
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Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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As one steps into the brightest room, colors permeate the eyes, serving as an unspoken indicator of where Addy might be headed.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Investors are confident that such bold approaches will pay off, and the companies on the Technology list have collectively raised more than $300 million in recent years.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On the plus side, Luong is confident in keeping steady prices because Ampersand has other cost advantages.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Legendary Entertainment, the film's production company, declined to comment on Pattinson's potential casting, and representatives for the actor didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During part two of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion special, the reality star, 56, defended her decision to keep quiet about her relationship with Morgan Wade, after their friendship fueled rumors of a potential romance.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The report recommends a hard perimeter setup that would only allow emergency vehicles, deliveries and hotel drop-offs at certain times.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not even Salvadorans dared visit these at night; most complied with a tacit curfew the gangs had imposed.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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So much is left tacit — are the narrator and Xavier actually having an affair?—
Joumana Khatib,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the tariffs seem sure to depress the economy indefinitely, economic activity could see a soft patch rather than a significant contraction aided by quick Federal Reserve rate cuts.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There is a fear that this settlement will ultimately lead to a dramatic reduction in spots available, although no one knows for sure.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Royals left-handed reliever Sam Long received positive news regarding the inflammation in his left elbow.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Aided by the latest tech exemptions and a possible auto industry exemption, U.S. financial markets finished in positive ground Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rest assured, the zaniness leads to a solution — several, in fact.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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Rest assured, though: Getting inside the heads of Hollywood honchos hasn’t made Rogen more sympathetic to them.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Implicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implicit. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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