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out in the open

ADJECTIVE
apparent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear conspicuous discernible evident glaring noticeable overt palpable understandable unmistakable visible
WEAK
barefaced big as life clear cut crystal clear distinct indubitable make no bones manifest marked observable open open and shut patent perceivable plain self-evident transparent unambiguous under one's nose unequivocal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concealed dark dull hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unintelligible unknown unnoticeable unsure vague
WEAK
doubtful dubious equivocal improbable questionable real unlikely
ADJECTIVE
out of the closet
Synonyms
WEAK
brought to light candid disclosed divulged exposed open open and aboveboard open to view out out into the open revealed uncovered unveiled
ADJECTIVE
seeable
Synonyms
WEAK
arresting big as life bold clear conspicuous detectable discernible discoverable distinguishable evident in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden noticeable observable obtrusive obvious ocular open outstanding palpable patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seen signal striking to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden unmistakable viewable visual
ADJECTIVE
viewable
Synonyms
WEAK
arresting big as life bold clear conspicuous detectable discernible discoverable distinguishable evident in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden noticeable observable obtrusive obvious ocular open outstanding palpable patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seeable seen signal striking to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden unmistakable visual
ADJECTIVE
visible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear conspicuous detectable discernible distinguishable evident noticeable obvious palpable striking unmistakable
WEAK
arresting big as life bold discoverable in sight in view inescapable macroscopic manifest marked not hidden observable obtrusive ocular open outstanding patent perceivable perceptible plain pointed pronounced revealed salient seen signal to be seen unconcealed under one's nose unhidden viewable visual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague
WEAK
concealed invisible unseeable

Example Sentences

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“A.I. humanization” is a growing profession, and for industries beyond academia, these words can be said out in the open.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

But for the first time, the family rift was out in the open.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

A neighbour helped guide them and relatives through the floodwaters to higher ground, but they were out in the open, still struggling to survive.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Boys’ rules of those times: Conflicts were out in the open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

I found myself stealing away from the temple, relieved to be out in the open air.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.