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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Digestive woes like constipation and diarrhea might be fairly obvious indicators that something is off, but there are plenty of others that are less self-evident—including the seven below.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Explicitly connect your work to outcomes that matter to your team or organization, rather than assuming impact is self-evident.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That used to be self-evident for a starting pitcher, but no longer.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Its resonance, particularly for those on the left, should be self-evident.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Explicitly connect your work to outcomes that matter to your team or organization, rather than assuming impact is self-evident.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
That used to be self-evident for a starting pitcher, but no longer.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Its resonance, particularly for those on the left, should be self-evident.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
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 26 Jan. 2026.
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