as in plain
easily seen; not secret or hidden
overt hostility
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Recent Examples of overt
The covert campaign ran in parallel with an increasingly overt show of force.
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Time, 3 Jan. 2026
Disconcerted by the apartment’s elderly tenants and their overt interest in her pregnancy, Rosemary soon becomes convinced that her neighbors are using her as a Satanic surrogate and intend to include her unborn child in their demonic rituals.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
While his work is often critical of government policy on migration and war, the latest artwork did not seem to carry an overt political message.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
His performance was an eye-popping entertainment extravaganza and a marvel of subtle and overt social and political commentary.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
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Look for urea-free fertilizer that helps the plant absorb nitrogen more efficiently, and make sure to flush out the potting medium with plain water each month to prevent salt buildup that can harm the roots.—
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The goats prefer their trees plain.—
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After he was retrieved by first responders and transported to a hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Jornal Folha do Litoral News that Thomaz was lucid, with signs of dehydration and hematomas on his legs.—
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His deepest engagement on the subject seems to have been, believe it or not, a lucid 2024 conversation with the YouTuber Logan Paul.—
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Since tracking over 60 metrics can get unwieldy, users will also get a more digestible Health Trajectory score that visualizes their healthspan — or how many years of good health a person can expect.—
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Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996) Captain Planet made environmental concepts digestible.—
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The pair is then to deliver the goods to an undisguised J. B. idling in a car outside the front entrance.—
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In a marked contrast to the undisguised anger, bitter satire, and clear-eyed analysis of his colleagues, bewilderment became the theme of his monologue.—
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Two people suffered life-threatening injuries and a suspect has been arrested in connection with an apparent stabbing in San Francisco on Saturday evening, police said.—
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
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This simple design works well once the engine is already moving very fast.—
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Do this simple test to find out if your soil is ready.—
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At the most obvious level, of course.—
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But her agent at GSE Worldwide represents all three of the other FP Movement tennis players, Sloane Stephens, Danielle Collins, and Sofia Kenin, which made for an easy and obvious transition.—
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When Hunter arrives at our table in a sleek black skirt, her warmth toward Rosta is immediately evident.—
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Sirianni’s loyalty to his staff, beyond his two internal offensive coordinator promotions, is evident.—
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“Overt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overt. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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