explicitly
adverb
ex·plic·it·ly
ik-ˈspli-sət-lē 
: in an explicit manner : clearly and without any vagueness or ambiguity
We were explicitly warned about what could happen.
The map shows explicitly where the fire alarms are located.
… did not know about the ferrying of weapons to the rebels, an activity explicitly forbidden by Congress.—
Neil A. Lewis
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Some buyers explicitly tell them they were motivated by the potential tax.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The Declaration of Independence, often perceived as a tax revolt, explicitly mentions taxes only once among its 27 grievances, dedicating just eight words to the issue.
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Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Texas law doesn’t explicitly state how old a child must be to stay at home alone, but the state does offer guidelines to parents to help make the discernment.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The best providers explicitly cover components most likely to fail (transmissions, electrical systems, engines) on older cars.
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Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The Declaration of Independence, often perceived as a tax revolt, explicitly mentions taxes only once among its 27 grievances, dedicating just eight words to the issue.
—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Texas law doesn’t explicitly state how old a child must be to stay at home alone, but the state does offer guidelines to parents to help make the discernment.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The best providers explicitly cover components most likely to fail (transmissions, electrical systems, engines) on older cars.
—
Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for explicitly
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“Explicitly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explicitly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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