PATENTLY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

patently

adverb

Definition of patently

as in clearly

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Recent Examples of patently Outside of Silicon Valley, there is a tendency to dismiss such prophecies as, at best, patently unserious. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026 To eject him not only from the match for an action that merited a yellow card at most, but to disqualify him from the next match as well, was patently unjust. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 There is perhaps nothing more patently absurd in modern corporate governance than a box-checking proxy adviser recommending against a wildly outperforming enterprise just to satisfy a theoretical checklist. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Americans may have become too intolerant of heat, but this is patently ridiculous. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 The most significant development since Sharma came on board was the reversal of the patently ridiculous 50% price hike of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $20 to $30 a month. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 That's patently false and not supported by a shred of evidence. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 PooCrave sprung to life five years later, and with its PopCrave-esque logo tweets out PopCrave-esque announcements that are patently false. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026 Any suggestion that employees are only evaluated based on the volume of loads brokered is patently false. — Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patently

Adverb

The planet showed a sharp gibbous disk phase, clearly visible even at moderate power.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Blasi is clearly in form and showed it Tuesday, begging the question whether this may force her team to let her race for a stage.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of clearly

Adverb

Not to say there isn’t any darkness, and there is obviously violence and action.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Lucretia was obviously given her name on purpose, but to get into the obvious de Medici theme would feel over-indulgent to this writer, my Lovely Readers.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of obviously

Adverb

Garciaparra's legacy evidently continues to resonate inside the organization, including with current players.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
There is the whole obstacle of her being in a relationship right now, but other than that, Fritz evidently has a shot.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of evidently

Adverb

Woody, earthy, and impossible to resist, the distinctly French scent has dominant notes of patchouli and vanilla.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Whether enjoying a refined meal at Bourbon Steak or lingering over a leisurely dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific, guests are invited to savor moments that feel distinctly rooted in place.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

Definition of distinctly

Adverb

And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
The stakes are consistently, palpably high in a story about love that is forbidden in the most literal, systemic sense — and felt in brief, ecstatic moments of release.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of palpably

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Spencer Brown said someone on the movie set apparently did that to get a smile or laugh from the actor.

— Joe Marusak August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
Three men in their 70s were slightly injured — two of them were caught in the wind and a third one fell from a stool, apparently blown off by the wind while preparing for the storm, the Okinawa prefecture said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026