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implicit

[im-plis-it] / ɪmˈplɪs ɪt /


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He has a well-documented history of trafficking in conspiracy theories himself, which made his ambiguous invocation of federal involvement a kind of implicit validation to conspiracy theorists that there might be more to the story.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

To target GLP-1 users in a more implicit way, Nestlé is printing clear nutrition labels on packs and changing some of its portion sizes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

This was an implicit commitment by the Fed to counteract sharp declines in the market by pumping liquidity into the economy through the mass purchase of Treasury bonds.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Under the longstanding test from 1977’s Arlington Heights case, courts are required to look for explicit and implicit evidence of racial bias in government decisionmaking, which includes statements made by elected officials.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

“It targets explicit memories, like your name, where you grew up, your first teacher’s name, and leaves implicit memories—like how to speak or tie your shoes or ride a bicycle—untouched.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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