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
Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms discovered the explicit material after doing a forensic audit of the cell phones, according to the press release.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2025
America’s explicit commitment to support scientific research began in 1945.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Like the original, the remix also explores themes of power, seduction, and excess, weaving explicit intimacy with high-end flair.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Be The Boss: Give Your AI A Role And Super-Clear Instructions
The most effective AI startups treat their LLMs like new, highly capable team members needing explicit direction.
—Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2025
America’s explicit commitment to support scientific research began in 1945.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Like the original, the remix also explores themes of power, seduction, and excess, weaving explicit intimacy with high-end flair.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Be The Boss: Give Your AI A Role And Super-Clear Instructions
The most effective AI startups treat their LLMs like new, highly capable team members needing explicit direction.
—Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explicit
Adjective
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Your nerve cells are responsible for sending impulses to specific muscle cells throughout your body to create movement, sensation, or behaviors.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
20 July 2025
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For the modern update, Nintendo has tweaked the design slightly, incorporating controls specific to the Switch 2–namely the Home, screen capture, and C buttons—at the top of the pad, and added a tiny new ZL button on the left-hand shoulder.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Shuttles will be available at stations between Wellington and North Stations, with an express shuttle between the pair.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
28 July 2025
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Colorado and Montana require initial express consent to collect or use neural data and separate consent or the ability to opt out before disclosing that data to a third party.—
Kff Health News,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The city offers little in the way of culinary variety — a definite downside for food lovers seeking new and exciting options, according to the study.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This in itself makes a refreshing change from the usual baffling Marvel McGuffin, and even though the outcome is wholly predictable, there’s a definite frisson in the sight of The Herald’s liquid-metal hand trying to snatch Sue’s baby from the womb.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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According to the biography, Paltrow advised her team during moments of controversy that the brand’s goal was to spark thought-provoking conversations, not to offer definitive answers.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Though Osbourne’s recollections of the matter changed frequently, this fact remains unambiguous.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 July 2025
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Among the first of its type, Damiano Damiani’s A Bullet for the General mixes rousing action with a story of betrayal and political assassination that ends with an unambiguous call for the underclass to take up arms.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The public display hit televisions and phone screens across the country and was an unmistakable signal that the Trump administration was not done flexing its political muscle in California.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Dignity Through Every Stage Of Life The shift in conversation is unmistakable.—
Karen Fonseth,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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When Liverpool enquired, the response was unequivocal; Isak was not for sale and that would only change if the player forced the issue.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Of course, the unequivocal evangelists of flip-flops are none other than the Olsen twins, who own label The Row sells a $690 pair that’s seen equal amounts of division and desire.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Our conclusion is based on a comprehensive analysis comparing CNC's current valuation with its operational performance in recent years and its historical and current financial health.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The mini-deal will likely be transformed into a more comprehensive one by late fall.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
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“Explicit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explicit. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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