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Definitions

between the lines

ADJECTIVE
latent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inherent lurking smoldering suppressed underlying unrealized veiled
WEAK
abeyant concealed contained covert idle immature implied in abeyance inactive inert inferential inferred inoperative intrinsic invisible involved passive possible potential quiescent rudimentary secret sleeping suspended tacit torpid underdeveloped undeveloped unexposed unexpressed unripe unseen vestigial
Antonyms
WEAK
active apparent clear live manifest obvious open public

Example Sentences

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While the Sparks made nice with her publicly, one can read between the lines on the following Zoom quote from general manager Raegan Pebley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

I’m happy that you have investments and Social Security and, reading between the lines, that you are enjoying a comfortable retirement with your husband.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

"I can read between the lines, bro," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

What’s far more important is what’s not being said in the movie, which appears when you read between the lines.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

In between the lines of the moon sands, the diamond dust fell onto the desert floor and into sparkly piles.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young