OBVIOUSLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

obviously

adverb

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 So fourth and sixth to 10, obviously not a very high conversion percentage down. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 So that’s obviously given us a very big opportunity. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 12 June 2026 Directed by Ashley Yates, this production leans into the heightened theatricality and rough physicality of the wrestling world, an approach that obviously engaged the audience on opening night. —

Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The league, obviously, will be very much involved in that. —

Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for obviously

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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 June 2026
In the years that followed, law enforcement agencies nationwide changed their response to active shootings, more clearly recognizing that the first officers on scene should move to confront the shooter immediately, even if alone.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 12 June 2026