obviously

adverb

Definition of obviouslynext
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 And Woody, obviously, came through the window of my hotel room uninvited. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 But obviously, that DH spot is also available or up for grabs as well for other people who could benefit from it at the same time. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 One of the unique aspects about this is obviously the episodes are short. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 The transfers have obviously made a big impact, particularly at quarterback. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obviously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
  1. clearly
  2. visibly
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  • Yet the reporting does not clearly distinguish between regional conditions that increase risk and findings establishing why these buildings developed mold.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The authors acknowledge the tax code doesn’t clearly define wagering, and neither courts nor the IRS have stated a position on whether sports event contracts count as wagers under tax law.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of clearly
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  • Strategy has been nonexistent in that turret — another problem — but Jama has been visibly exasperated by Acaster’s guilty conscience.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Powered by retinol and hyaluronic acid, the smoothing cream visibly firms and plumps the skin while offering a potent dose of hydration designed to last.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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