Direct
Explicit
Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.
Usage example: explicit instructions about what to do in an emergency
Direct is a synonym for explicit in clear topic. You can use "Direct" instead an adjective "Explicit", if it concerns topics such as specific, open, frank, incontestable.
Nearby Word: explicitly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Uplink has one of these on a hidden machine, in direct and explicit tribute to WarGames.
Source: The Big Board -
Also worth of notice is Deathrock, although they tend to be less explicit about horror films, instead adopting the atmosphere and look of said films rather than direct references.
Source: Heavy Mithril - Texas Chainsaw 3D was most explicit in disclaiming the other sequels, billing itself as a direct follow-up to the original film.
Source: Negative Continuity
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Explicit and Direct. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/explicit
Direct & Explicit. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/explicit>.
Explicit or Direct. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/direct/explicit.
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