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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 Cortez Masto evinces not a flicker of doubt. Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025 Granted, PCs and the internet were harder to initially embrace due to cost and difficulty of setup, but AI adoption is right in line with two pivotal products of our current technological era, evincing its long-term transformative potential. Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025 Phillips’s tenure was not without controversy, as evinced by the tumultuous 2019 negotiations between leadership and unionizing staff, who complained of poor work conditions and low pay. News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2025 The Intel catastrophe evinces the realization that a singular goal of Delaware’s Revlon standard has proven too myopic for the moment. Andrew King, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
Verb
  • When the movie was first announced, it was revealed that Chris Pratt signed on to be the lead.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
  • OpenAI has launched or revealed plans for a social-media app, a web browser, shopping inside ChatGPT, a personal device.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Not surprisingly, the younger newcomers don’t display quite the same flair yet, but there’s obviously room to grow with a fourth film in the series already announced.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
  • While in his home, the painting was a jewel of his collection, first displayed in his living room, then relocated to his dining room to make room for a large Cubist work by Fernand Léger, according to the art historian Emily Braun, who worked as Lauder’s art advisor for nearly four decades.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.
    Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The money both clubs have spent brings a demand and an expectation for trophy successes, but, as Liverpool demonstrated last season, there is a strength to be drawn from stability.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • His body had betrayed him again.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Trump has fanned the flames of inflation and passed out tax breaks to billionaires, betraying his promises to lower costs yet again.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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