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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Even before the Chronicle published its article, once the privately bandied rumors were suddenly out in the open, you could almost hear the sound of a dam bursting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“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

"Orsoni was a major contemporary figure in Corsican nationalism both out in the open and and in the shadows."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 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

You just slid in off the street, and all the items he sold were sitting right there, out in the open.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

out in the open

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