IMPLICIT Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

implicit

adjective

im-ˈpli-sət

Definition of implicit

as in unspoken

understood although not put into words the implicit agreement among members of the outing club is that everyone pays his or her own way on all trips

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as in confident

having or showing a mind free from doubt members of the expedition must have implicit trust in their leaders

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as in potential

existing only as a possibility and not in fact there's a risk implicit in any overseas operation undertaken by the military

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Recent Examples of implicit The votes were based on an implicit, perhaps even desperate, hope that streamlining administration might raise the state’s mediocre levels of academic achievement. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Aside from news outlets, public figures in the Gulf gave implicit criticisms of the plan. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026 Yes, and there’s this sense of doubleness that is always implicit here. — Literary Hub, 2 July 2026 The implicit goal of The Bear is to depict the realities of working in a restaurant. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for implicit

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Adjective

The unspoken secret of the parenting-strategies world is that, much of the time, the best parenting hack is just being rich.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
The Pisces Moon in your 6th House of Work and Wellness opposes Venus in your private 12th house, so fatigue, resentment, or unspoken expectations could leak into daily tasks.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of unspoken

Adjective

Even if a potential Skubal trade wouldn’t have cleaned out their farm system, any loss of quality minor leaguers would have a long-term cost in Tampa Bay that far exceeds any concerns in Los Angeles.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
Importantly, such forecasts give countries early warning of heat waves, droughts, floods and potential disruptions to food supplies, among other outcomes.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of potential

Adjective

By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026
During the trial, to prove implied malice, prosecutors presented evidence of Grossman’s history of speeding.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

Definition of implied

Adjective

As more skincare brands come to market, Kim says shoppers should be wary of the ones that place too much importance on the inclusion or omission of certain ingredients.

— Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
In both shows, romance takes a back seat as a minor subplot, proving that WOCA (an acronym for women of a certain age that Ride Or Die fully embraces) are interested in more than love stories and relationship triangles.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of certain

Adjective

This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

The agreement is a tacit acknowledgement that that will not happen, barring a settlement with the states.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 July 2026
The prominent role played by Una in this episode and the promotion of Una at the episode’s end feels like a tacit acknowledgement that the previous season did not give Rebecca Romijn as much to do as previous seasons.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Definition of tacit

Adjective

While Kennedy isn't sure exactly how much of the liquid was used for the stage show, McRae's team did use 135 gallons for the gold bath video shown in the Lollapalooza visuals; Kennedy estimates the stage gold bath was about half that size.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026
Just a few months ago, WWE fans weren’t sure that Owens would ever wrestle again.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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