explicit
Example Sentences
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In the case of these short, stout creatures, it is because of their explicit lack of cunning that they refuse to cower, no matter the size of the threat.
From Literature
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Jack Dorsey, who leads financial technology firm Block, has been even more explicit about his aims.
From BBC
She does not place explicit limits on her children's screen time, but says this means they are not "addicted" to their devices and are happy to go to the park or out for a walk.
From BBC
Kenyan and Ghanaian social media accounts re-uploaded clips, some including explicit captions in local languages in an apparent effort to drive traffic to their profiles.
From BBC
The explicit content feature, internally dubbed "Citron mode," had drawn pushback from both staff and investors, the FT reported.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.