overt

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But “Send Help” is more of a psychological exploration than overt class satire, though it does explore the ridiculous notion of what it would be like to be stranded on an island with your boss.

From Los Angeles Times

The best propaganda is not necessarily the overt factual claims that are made in a statement.

From Salon

Beyzai avoided direct political references in his work, both as a playwright and a film director, and always said he tried not to trade in overt messages.

From BBC

So I needed Wagner’s command of the screen, how the camera loves him, to see him thinking and emoting not in an overt way.

From Los Angeles Times

With his consistent, overt signaling of “trad” sympathies, that’s the bet he is obviously making.

From Salon