as in specific
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency
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Recent Examples of explicit
Yet the Traffic Mobility Act of 2019, which authorized congestion pricing, clearly states both goals, as the exhaustive environmental review of the program described in explicit detail.
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Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
But reproductive health attorney Kyriaki Council told The Denver Post that more explicit language would fully eliminate that possibility.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Many in the Iranian establishment are making ever more explicit demands for an end to their country’s isolation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Their strong sense of preparedness and diligence often brings greater discipline to board discussions, prompting more thoughtful questions and more explicit expectations.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Brian Fritsch, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
But reproductive health attorney Kyriaki Council told The Denver Post that more explicit language would fully eliminate that possibility.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
Many in the Iranian establishment are making ever more explicit demands for an end to their country’s isolation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Their strong sense of preparedness and diligence often brings greater discipline to board discussions, prompting more thoughtful questions and more explicit expectations.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicit
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The models are also trained to follow instructions more literally, which requires careful and specific prompting but allows for greater control over the output.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The specific exhaustion of being a mother By Olga Khazan Subscribe to Listen1.0x 0:009:47 Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The brand offers free standard shipping without minimum purchase, plus express and international shipping.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bus, school bus and express bus speeds are up for riders, too.—
Brian Fritsch,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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But there was a definite hostage-video vibe to her appearances during the presidential campaign, giving students of body language a speculative field day.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Second, the destruction of the ring symbolizes the definitive end of the pontificate.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Reporting indicates that Iran’s objectives in these talks are unambiguous.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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His message was unambiguous: AI should augment, not replace, the scientific process.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Immediate Action Required: The urgency is unmistakable.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His speech contained an unmistakable warning for Bolsonaro.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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What the Experts Say About Whole Body MRI Despite these nuanced findings, the American College of Radiology (ACR) is unequivocal in its current stance.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Schiff’s statement about his U.S. boycott was unequivocal in its admonition of current America politics.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Explicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicit. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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