IMPLICIT Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

implicit

adjective

im-ˈpli-sət

Definition of implicit

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 This implicit passivity assumes that technology, rather than people, will determine AI’s impact on work. — Byron Auguste, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 These two phases of work are joined by Serra’s implicit disavowal of abstraction as a form of imagemaking in favor of an object’s aggressive purchase on the real. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 These arguments did not sway the judge, who noted that Google’s implicit agreement with websites is not legally relevant. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 Just how much companies are spending to generate long-term growth on AI, and which companies can actually handle that capex load, are implicit in the flight to quality mindset. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for implicit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for implicit

Adjective

But theme and amusement parks — despite the warnings that accompany most any attraction — enter an unspoken contract with their guests.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
For most insiders, the issue comes from the top, but this unspoken mandate for skinny seems almost unshakeable.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of unspoken

Adjective

If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In short, analysts are confident that music streaming services such as Spotify can enforce strict account policies, raise prices, and still make more money.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

The six projects selected for the inaugural lab came to El Gouna to pitch their series and meet potential industry partners, with the aim of moving the projects closer to production.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of potential

Adjective

Dmitry Gorin, a former prosecutor, said in this case prosecutors would be able to prove implied malice from Rios driving.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of implied

Adjective

People with the second phenotype, called durable, might have grown up in a predictable world—for example, a strict religious sect or just a family that experienced little change—and developed only certain coping strategies as a result.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Whether the 6-foot-9, 240-pound former Purdue forward actually enters the game is less certain.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of certain

Adjective

There was palpable excitement, especially after Barringer noted that national Democrats had put the seat on a list of ones to watch for a possible upset.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The embassy said in a statement Monday that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

If the polling is correct, Eisenkot will need the support, however tacit, of Israel’s two Arab parties to put together a government.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
By capturing tacit industry knowledge through AI tools, the project aims to help small manufacturers maintain a competitive edge centered on speed and proximity.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tacit

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