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
Aptitudes and interests are usually self-evident, but unfortunately, very few people actually know their values in specific detail.
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Suzy Welch, CNBC, 4 June 2025
That Cook does not feel sufficiently empowered to do so, given the self-evident absurdity of the threat, is a good sign that the federal government is too empowered over private businesses.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 May 2025
Why Companies Split The downsides to the businesses themselves, as well as their domestic economies, can be self-evident.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Its topical value is self-evident: Few things are more directly relevant to this moment than matters of privacy and its erosion, and Igo’s excavations of the past expose the concerns of our present.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Suzy Welch, CNBC, 4 June 2025
That Cook does not feel sufficiently empowered to do so, given the self-evident absurdity of the threat, is a good sign that the federal government is too empowered over private businesses.
—The Editors, National Review, 28 May 2025
Why Companies Split The downsides to the businesses themselves, as well as their domestic economies, can be self-evident.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Its topical value is self-evident: Few things are more directly relevant to this moment than matters of privacy and its erosion, and Igo’s excavations of the past expose the concerns of our present.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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Such an obvious way to exhibit his egotistical personality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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But before checking for ripeness, start by inspecting the pineapple for any obvious signs of damage or spoilage, including bruising, soft spots, wrinkled skin, or dry, brown leaves.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Anyone who wants to prove all the possible statements in the mathematical universe will be forced to keep creating new axiomatic systems forever.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
20 June 2025
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Kucharski notes this profound shift: Instead of assuming that equality was axiomatic and universally accepted, Lincoln chose to reframe it as a proposition.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This was especially evident this year by the numerous automakers participating in the three classes—Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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His contrition and regret were evident both through his words and his body language.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Birdsong’s apparent beanball came in the exact time and place that the unwritten rules prescribe: two outs, bases empty, first pitch.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Other Demographic Differences Women’s second fall persistence rate (79.3%) exceeded that of men (76.3%), continuing a trend that’s been apparent for several years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The pattern is unmistakable: just as Enron triggered SOX, AI governance failures will trigger mandatory expertise requirements.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The symbolism of the decision to target this base—the same one that U.S. President Donald Trump visited only two months ago during his tour of Gulf states, and one located in a country that maintains close ties to and shares an offshore gas field with Iran—is unmistakable.—
Dana Stroul,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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