needless to say

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Synonyms of needless to saynext
: as is self-evident or to be expected

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His mission is to keep the Ark of the Covenant out of the hands of Nazis who seek it for (needless to say) nefarious means. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 The problem, needless to say, is not intelligence but lack of resources. Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026 And, needless to say, the joint profile is very much of its time. Julia Reed, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 So, needless to say, expectations are high for Brand New Day, which some critics are calling the best Spider-Man film ever. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for needless to say

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“Needless to say.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/needless%20to%20say. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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