OVERT Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

overt

adjective

Definition of overt

as in plain

easily seen; not secret or hidden overt hostility

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Recent Examples of overt Engelbert has consistently mismanaged the overt physical hostility directed at the league's biggest star. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Ableism is the everyday prejudice — sometimes subtle, sometimes overt — that treats people with disabilities as inconvenient, less competent, or less deserving of respect and opportunity. — Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Still, most agree the decision could inject overt partisan politics into agencies that have traditionally resisted it, eroding public trust in their rules and judgment, chilling enforcement and kicking off a cycle of regulatory whiplash. — Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Their rivals were a candid, impudent pair, the schoolgirlish Shakira and a throaty American bottle-service girl named Toni, both incapable of conniving their way into romance, prone to heartbreak, and swiftly ostracized for their overt judgment of other islanders. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overt

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Adjective

With head coach Thomas Tuchel also renowned for his plain speaking, many are seeing this approach as a potential factor in England ending their long wait for a follow-up success to their triumph in the competition in 1966.

— Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
For a place of worship the temple was plain, with a long hallway of overlapping purple carpet and idols carved crudely from blush-colored marble.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of plain

Adjective

Podcast Marketing Magic is a valuable destination for podcasters, primarily but not always independent, for making podcast marketing relatable, digestible, and accessible for podcasters at any stage of creation.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The protein in eggs is also highly digestible, so your body can efficiently absorb and utilize it.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026

Definition of digestible

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The title track single recalls hitmakers like Anne Murray and Barbara Mandrell, except for the faint Auto-Tune ripples and an undisguised buckskin ‘Bama accent that brands an otherwise basic anti-fancy metaphor.

— Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The book does feature suburban family malaise, and a masked party where the vibes are off, but its frenetic pace and undisguised artifice are more reminiscent of madcap detective fiction.

— Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of undisguised

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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of apparent

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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of simple

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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of obvious

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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Definition of evident

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