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
Te’s [Javonte Williams] a very smart runner, obviously, but physical, patient and just does a hell of a job.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The home’s connection to rock ‘n’ roll royalty was obviously a massive draw.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
It’s obviously not meant to channel the feel of the film’s Philadelphia set, but suggests Ippolito’s Stallone still in character on a break from a shoot.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
If the Seattle running game once again sputters, moving the ball through the air could (obviously) be a struggle against Stingley and Co.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
The home’s connection to rock ‘n’ roll royalty was obviously a massive draw.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
It’s obviously not meant to channel the feel of the film’s Philadelphia set, but suggests Ippolito’s Stallone still in character on a break from a shoot.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
If the Seattle running game once again sputters, moving the ball through the air could (obviously) be a struggle against Stingley and Co.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
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But the Juventus coach clearly does pay attention to what is said about him and his team.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas Federal Reserve’s September Energy Survey noted that the energy business activity index, the broadest measure of energy firm conditions, remained clearly in negative territory.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Amid the political deadlock, Democrats seem determined to close out the year as the party most visibly aligned against the NCAA.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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In August, Ben-Gvir released a video of himself berating a visibly frail Barghouti in his cell.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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