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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 Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures, by Merlin Sheldrake (Paperback) for $11 ($9 off) Amazon Mushrooms are all the rage, as evinced by our wildly popular guide to mushroom coffee. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025 Mexico, by contrast, saw its consumer stress levels up 1.7 percent in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of last year, while French shoppers evinced 4 percent higher stress levels from quarter to quarter. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025 This history evinces the president’s willingness to stoke the embers of Jew-hatred to his advantage. Ben Krull, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025 Despite, or perhaps because of, repeatedly coming up short, Musk has evinced a willingness to use any tactic to maintain his own relevance, or at least slow down his competitors. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
Verb
  • Bank of America data reveals that domestic travel is up 3% as Americans, facing economic uncertainty, opt to explore closer to home rather than expensive overseas trips.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 24 May 2025
  • The observations revealed the companion galaxy is moving toward the quasar-hosting galaxy at about 1.2 million miles per hour (2 million kilometers per hour), indicating the two are in the midst of a high-speed collision.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • The artists’ works will be displayed at the Tribeca Festival Hub at Spring Studios throughout the festival before being presented to this year’s festival award winners.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 20 May 2025
  • Like Leads and Contacts, Insightly displays Opportunities in a table by default.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Phillip’s photo is not one of those shown as evidence.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025
  • Roundabout Theatre Company showed Kander clapping in gratitude in a clip from the event shared on their Instagram. Lopez overhauled her appearance before attending the invite-only afterparty at Bryant Park Grill in New York City.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • The ability for adversaries to store histories of events that never actually occurred directly into an LLM’s memory database was demonstrated last year.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
  • Portraying her campaign as orchestrated by anyone other than her does a disservice to voters and diminishes the leadership she’s demonstrated.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • His relationship with Elisabeth Moss’ June was a complicated matter that involved fathering one of her children, assisting her efforts to escape from/bring down Gilead and then betraying her at a crucial point in the rebellion.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 20 May 2025
  • Its summery beat and pop hooks are primed to reach a mainstream audience, and its twisting structure and intense second half make sure that the song doesn’t betray the band’s core appeal.
    Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 20 May 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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