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How is the word evince different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evince are demonstrate, evidence, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

In what contexts can demonstrate take the place of evince?

The words demonstrate and evince can be used in similar contexts, but demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When would evidence be a good substitute for evince?

Although the words evidence and evince have much in common, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can manifest be used instead of evince?

The words manifest and evince are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

When is it sensible to use show instead of evince?

The meanings of show and evince largely overlap; however, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evince However, these weren’t just a nice touch playing to Anderson’s love of ceramics evinced both by his personal collection (Lucie Rie, Lynda Benglis, Hans Coper and John War) and ready-to-wear collaborations and capsules throughout his decade odd tenure at Loewe. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 Finnegan once evinced the bromance aspect of the whole thing. Tom Vanderbilt, Outside Online, 5 June 2025 Those results span the globe, with 4,500 companies polled across China, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and the U.S. evincing a cloudier outlook. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025 The Dolphins are undoubtedly a much better team with him on the field as evinced by the record-setting 2023 season. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for evince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
Verb
  • An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Standard blood tests then revealed his liver function to be out of sorts.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The service will display the activities of not just stock traders, but also of those trading crypto, options and other assets.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This happened in Rhode Island, where a Tesla owner was allowed to display a vanity plate reading FKGAS.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2025
  • That may explain why taking HRT in the years right around menopause—and in turn, avoiding the steep estrogen dropoff of this phase—was shown to lower dementia risk.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The exhibit showcases promotional materials that demonstrate the film’s global impact.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Equally notable, the system moved seamlessly from low- to high-energy states on its own, demonstrating that its automatic adjustment isn’t just theory but a working feature.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The feel of the game betrays the development team’s excellent Super Mario Odyssey pedigree.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Think how many times during Rodgers’ Green Bay tenure that the quarterback played well, only to have the Packers’ star-crossed special teams betray him.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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