overtly
adverb
overt·ly
ō-ˈvərt-lē 
ˈō-(ˌ)vərt-
: in an overt manner : in a way that is open, straightforward, or obvious
an overtly racist remark
an overtly political message
… the fashion of dumbing down the public discourse was over. Being overtly brainy, simply being oneself, was back in style.—
Elizabeth Drew
Elizabeth DrewIn the late 1860's interest gradually waned in landscape paintings that overtly conveyed nationalistic, philosophical, and religious meanings.—Franklin Kelly
Franklin KellyIt is now easier for French writers to write more overtly about the occupation because their country is now stressing reconciliation, forgiveness for whatever wrongs were done then …—Barbara Probst Solomon
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After all, how could the republic be anti-Jewish if Jews felt safe enough to live there?
Jewish survival within the world’s most overtly anti-Zionist nation-state reveals how keenly aware Tehran is of what sways global public opinion.
—Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
That mirrors some recent activity in the bond market, which hasn’t been overtly reacting to the new budget plan.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Issuing an overtly political statement is unusual for the agency that oversees Social Security, which makes monthly payments to 73 million retirees, their survivors, and people with disabilities.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The album’s overtly political topics should not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the band.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 July 2025
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Roya Hakakian, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
That mirrors some recent activity in the bond market, which hasn’t been overtly reacting to the new budget plan.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Issuing an overtly political statement is unusual for the agency that oversees Social Security, which makes monthly payments to 73 million retirees, their survivors, and people with disabilities.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The album’s overtly political topics should not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the band.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 July 2025
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“Overtly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overtly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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