self-evidence

noun

Definition of self-evidencenext
as in obviousness

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  1. obviousness
  2. transparency
  3. clarity
Noun
  • Feminism-wise, Holzinger uses the obviousness of nudity to make fairly nuanced interventions.
    — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • That’s the magic of cinema — the obviousness of showing someone in a setting, in a situation, that tells you something.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Definition of obviousness
Noun
  • Regulatory scrutiny on the sector continues to evolve, and while Qollateral emphasizes transparency and insurance, clients must still perform due diligence on terms and long-term costs.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • For full transparency, Ancient Greece has been inspiring fashion for decades.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of transparency
Noun
  • The introduction of liquid glass has led to larger, more graphical elements that have taken over in terms of clarity and ease of use.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Intensity will pick up next week, which should provide a more significant sample of the Falcons’ pieces along the line of scrimmage and give more clarity on position battles.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarity
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“Self-evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evidence. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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