self-evident
adjective
self-ev·i·dent
ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt 
-ˌdent
: evident without proof or reasoning
self-evidently
adverb
Examples of self-evident in a Sentence
the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination
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And the sponsorship part of the argument is even more self-evident when projects are approved without a business case.
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Barry Cousins, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The building blocks of Andy Reid’s journey to three Super Bowl championships and 301 NFL wins and, one day, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, are self-evident: an absurd work ethic, tactical brilliance and what might be called taskmastery.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal, all means all.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
But for a vocal contingent of incel-adjacent men on X, the link is self-evident.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
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Barry Cousins, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The building blocks of Andy Reid’s journey to three Super Bowl championships and 301 NFL wins and, one day, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, are self-evident: an absurd work ethic, tactical brilliance and what might be called taskmastery.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal, all means all.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
But for a vocal contingent of incel-adjacent men on X, the link is self-evident.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-evident
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-evident. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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