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
Tripping on an uneven surface or down the stairs
Many of the falls ER doctors encounter aren’t the result of obviously risky activities like rock climbing or bungee jumping, but rather everyday stumbles while doing errands or commuting.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
Murphy is also obviously behind 9-1-1, which is heading into its third season on ABC after airing on Fox for six seasons.
—Peter White, Deadline, 29 July 2025
He’s obviously carried on with that discipline and hard work.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Well, 16 days, obviously, but the Indiana State Fair ends after Aug. 17.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
Murphy is also obviously behind 9-1-1, which is heading into its third season on ABC after airing on Fox for six seasons.
—Peter White, Deadline, 29 July 2025
He’s obviously carried on with that discipline and hard work.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Well, 16 days, obviously, but the Indiana State Fair ends after Aug. 17.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
clearly
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That means ensuring major decisions—especially those involving taxpayer dollars—are shared publicly and clearly.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The heat is clearly on Murray to produce this season.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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