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
These are obviously not alive, but are mistaken for people several times in the film.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Early on in his first five, six starts, there were a lot of balls in play, obviously some soft contact, balls at guys.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Most obviously, with free-agent addition Alijah Vera-Tucker still sitting out after missing last season with a torn triceps, Andrew Rupcich was filling in at left guard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Then obviously, the Colorado Eagles and the Colorado Avalanche — just two really good teams.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Early on in his first five, six starts, there were a lot of balls in play, obviously some soft contact, balls at guys.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Most obviously, with free-agent addition Alijah Vera-Tucker still sitting out after missing last season with a torn triceps, Andrew Rupcich was filling in at left guard.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
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People drifted in and out of the museum, some clearly drawn more by the free wine and empanadas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Ruben clearly felt very vulnerable as a child for obvious reasons.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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On Wednesday, the Detroit News detailed how AIPAC was intervening less visibly in the race, with donors moving through its own Democracy Engine portal.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Big Mama, with its cover image of a visibly pregnant Latto, seems designed to change that.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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