OBVIOUSLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

obviously

adverb

Definition of obviously

as in clearly

in a way that is easily noticed by an outside observer From the look on his face, he was obviously thrilled with the news.

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Recent Examples of obviously But, this was obviously not a topic that Sanders' was losing too much sleep over. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The audio-only model obviously can’t take snapshots or videos, either. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 Emergence of oceanic exploitation Tuna consumption by people is obviously nothing new. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 At its best, obviously, art is connecting about the vulnerable and interesting good stuff. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obviously

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Problems emerge when those distinctive flavors don’t incorporate into the overall mix or too clearly smack of other artists’ sauce.

— Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
The key is helping prospective employers clearly see how those strengths translate to their current needs.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of clearly

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That may make the situation moot, as construction of the ballroom, replacing the East Wing of the White House, is well underway, with the framing of the structure visibly rising on the White House grounds.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Such visibly striking launches are far from guaranteed; Vandenberg and its scenic surroundings are often blanketed by fog, making rocket watching in the area a dicey proposition.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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