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 SpaceX is obviously not Dogecoin. —

Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 The Americans are not favorites to win the World Cup, obviously. —

Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 And then, top of mind obviously, are safety concerns that come hand-in-hand with taking little ones in and around the water. —

Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 June 2026 So obviously there is there’s no cost to any kid or a parent by doing it this way. —

Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for obviously

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Madibo, though, did have his hands on his head, clearly distressed after seeing what occurred to Koné as players, coaches and medical staff surrounded the 24-year-old on the pitch.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
But something has clearly unraveled in recent days.

— Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 19 June 2026