as in obvious
not needing proof in order to be accepted
it's axiomatic that the instinct for self-preservation is universal throughout the animal kingdom
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Recent Examples of axiomatic
Many of those values are grounded in the idea—axiomatic for Christians—that human beings have a unique dignity and worth.
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Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
This ought to be axiomatic to anyone with even a rudimentary conception of American constitutionalism.
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Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
Whether this knowledge is acquired through data collection and analysis, by physical experimentation, or using mathematical analysis based on axiomatic principles, the result is new understandings and insights.
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Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Kucharski notes this profound shift: Instead of assuming that equality was axiomatic and universally accepted, Lincoln chose to reframe it as a proposition.
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Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for axiomatic
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
This ought to be axiomatic to anyone with even a rudimentary conception of American constitutionalism.
—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
Whether this knowledge is acquired through data collection and analysis, by physical experimentation, or using mathematical analysis based on axiomatic principles, the result is new understandings and insights.
—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Kucharski notes this profound shift: Instead of assuming that equality was axiomatic and universally accepted, Lincoln chose to reframe it as a proposition.
—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiomatic
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Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
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One of the first obvious things was that Larry is the guy who told Lincoln to go see that play.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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As part of this shift, Cuban officers are opting to train soldiers in guerrilla tactics rather than conventional warfare — a strategic departure corroborated by Cancian that is also evident in the footage.
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The Statue of Liberty, multiple films This unmistakable statue has been a symbol of welcome to immigrants entering New York’s harbor since it was given to the United States by France in 1886.
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The drivers will speed past landmarks including the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, creating a course that blends technical challenge with an unmistakable and historic backdrop.
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In the case of the newest generation of potential customers, the Gen Z population, some influences, besides lifestyle choices, are self-evident.
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The invocation of self-evident truths and inherent rights is a warrant for the destruction of existing order, a rhetorical erasure not only of the divine right of kings but also, more generally, of the prerogatives of power.
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Two men were found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds.
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The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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No simple annoyance, but this felt a lot like a prima facie violation of privacy.
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The disclosures already in the public arena make a prima facie case that the intelligence agency most responsible for meddling in U.S. politics was our own.
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“Axiomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiomatic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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