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Recent Examples of patently
Many locals thought the radio man’s criticisms were patently untrue.
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Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
That spirit manages to survive a patently modern star turn from Mark Wahlberg, whose incapacity for nuance and self-reflection is well-served by a role that has little interest in either.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
This is patently false — none of the COVID-19 vaccines genetically alter the body or change a person’s DNA.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Also requiring interviews for children is patently absurd.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs open with the J’s Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which is patently idiotic, but at least the loser can blame it on the bossa nova.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
That accusation is patently false.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Immigration attorneys say this is patently false and an alarming comparison to make.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
The idea that Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh and Yader’s law could lead to more deaths is patently absurd.
—Allan Culver, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
That spirit manages to survive a patently modern star turn from Mark Wahlberg, whose incapacity for nuance and self-reflection is well-served by a role that has little interest in either.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
This is patently false — none of the COVID-19 vaccines genetically alter the body or change a person’s DNA.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Also requiring interviews for children is patently absurd.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs open with the J’s Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which is patently idiotic, but at least the loser can blame it on the bossa nova.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
That accusation is patently false.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Immigration attorneys say this is patently false and an alarming comparison to make.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
The idea that Victoria, Scottie, Ashleigh and Yader’s law could lead to more deaths is patently absurd.
—Allan Culver, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patently
Adverb
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Affordability is clearly the most significant political theme running through both local and national politics today.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Johnson, who was also posting memes in reaction to the news of Gardner and Williams being traded, was clearly devastated to see his teammates and friends leave the Jets.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Mamdani’s win, obviously, isn’t a victory for every Democrat.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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So obviously it’s got to come together.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Defense lawyers did not call any witnesses and said that the core of the case, military statements taken over 50 years ago, were manifestly unreliable, with no independent supporting evidence offered to back the prosecution case.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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To address this, a lottery system for applicants was put in place, which critics say is manifestly inefficient.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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American leaders should not hesitate to rein in Taiwan’s evidently reckless leader, perhaps with a private warning.—
Lyle Goldstein,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since the skirt was so evidently the outfit's statement piece, Biles simply paired it with a form-fitting, white long sleeve and white, knee-high boots.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The film is set in a version of America that, while fictitious, still feels distinctly American.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the play, Tesman is described as portly and characterized as distinctly dim, and feels too soft to even foster real, passionate envy of Lovborg.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Second, because the American backers of this strategy are so palpably indifferent to democracy themselves.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though the 1948 British drama of the same name may be the most famous iteration, this twisted modern take is palpably tense and absolutely worth your time.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Generally, what happens to the White House’s trash is secret—at least as of 2018, which was apparently the last time the federal government released any information on where Oval Office garbage goes.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Lollapalooza show, the group says, was apparently manifested by the guitarist Parkinson.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Carlile includes some of her most plainly autobiographical lyrics, at the beginning and end (like her first plane trip, one state over, to Idaho, as an adult, an anecdote familiar from her bestselling memoir of a few years back).—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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What happens when a candidate speaks plainly?—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Patently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patently. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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