self-evident

adjective

ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt How to pronounce self-evident (audio)
Definition of self-evidentnext
as in obvious
not needing proof in order to be accepted the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination

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Recent Examples of self-evident In the case of the newest generation of potential customers, the Gen Z population, some influences, besides lifestyle choices, are self-evident. — Louise Schiavone, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The invocation of self-evident truths and inherent rights is a warrant for the destruction of existing order, a rhetorical erasure not only of the divine right of kings but also, more generally, of the prerogatives of power. — New York Times, 9 June 2026 In 2026, not all truths appear to be self-evident. — Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 The need to regulate is often self-evident. — Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-evident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
  1. obvious
  2. axiomatic
  3. evident
  4. apparent
  5. unmistakable
Adjective
  • Happy Gilmore is another obvious inspiration (even without the Netflix of it all) whenever Lonnie throws his clubs, talks to his ball, and calls on fans to chant his name before taking a swing.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • That particular prompt may have been rejected for an obvious reason, though.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • Statements tend to be axiomatic rather than descriptive of particular individuals.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
  • Just a few years after the arrival of ZF, Kurt Gödel showed that no axiomatic system capable of basic arithmetic can be used to prove its own consistency.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of axiomatic
Adjective
  • That spirit is evident in Method Oregon, which is dedicated to advancing Oregon’s reputation as a world-class sparkling-wine region and telling the story of Oregon’s fast-growing traditional method movement.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
  • What has become evident is that society needs a more clear-eyed approach to the potential losses from AI as well as a strategy for sharing the benefits.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • That was until the nearby linesman alerted him to the fact that the goal was disallowed for an apparent foul.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • That may also explain the apparent disconnect between the secondary and primary markets.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Vogue’s beauty editor-at-large, Arden Fanning Andrews, is a mineral sunscreen loyalist, while senior beauty and wellness editor Margaux Anbouba prefers an SPF with an unmistakable glowy finish.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Generations of locals have grown up on its signature franks — split down the middle, grilled in a secret sauce, and served from an unmistakable pagoda-style stand.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of unmistakable

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