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
There’s room for both of those things, obviously.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Speaking of Moses, his three false starts obviously cannot happen again.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Only people listening to Reba, obviously.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s something obviously sad about it.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Speaking of Moses, his three false starts obviously cannot happen again.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Only people listening to Reba, obviously.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s something obviously sad about it.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obviously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
Adverb
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The 27-year-old bluegrass performer pulled in five CMA Award nominations this year, clearly charming critics with his grooving neo-traditional stylings that hearken back to the1990s.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In any case, now Jeremiah has to trade a rent-free room at Steven’s apartment for a rent-free room at Denise’s, but clearly, being broke does wonders for the spirit.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Videos on social media show Kirk speaking to a large crowd as a gunshot is heard in the distance and Kirk is visibly impacted.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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