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
Mamdani’s supporters on the left are, obviously, rapturous — and a victory speech quoting Eugene Debs and Jawaharlal Nehru didn’t hurt.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Morale was obviously a problem.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
These kitchen tools obviously need to be replaced to keep your workspace sanitary and safe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
That’s obviously subject to change!
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Morale was obviously a problem.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
These kitchen tools obviously need to be replaced to keep your workspace sanitary and safe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
That’s obviously subject to change!
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obviously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
Adverb
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Affordability is clearly the most significant political theme running through both local and national politics today.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Johnson, who was also posting memes in reaction to the news of Gardner and Williams being traded, was clearly devastated to see his teammates and friends leave the Jets.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Sheinbaum quickly moves away and visibly flinches as the man attempts to put his arm around her.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bovino appears to be arguing with a man standing near Muñoz who says something that visibly upsets the chief.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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