overtly
Example Sentences
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That begs the question: How much responsibility does a filmmaker have to take a clear stance in their work, especially in a film that is overtly intended to be a lightning rod for heated debate?
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
This isn’t a surfable wave, and it wouldn’t be overtly noticeable to swimmers or boaters either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The overtly cute approach to self-care was a massive turnoff for me, though that might just be a personality mismatch.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
“These nebulous and overtly conjectural allegations do not come close to knitting Ganieva, Harris, and Rubenstein together in any solid or coherent way in concerted acts towards a common end,” the judge wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
I myself tried to be mindful of that wall, learning from other First Ladies’ experience, taking care not to directly or overtly insert myself into West Wing business.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
