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
To think of humans as a species that revels in possibility—unlike, say, anteaters or mice, who are not exactly seeking out novelty—seems self-evident.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
To those who accompanied you through it (like your friend who insisted you get tested), the change in you, the strengthening in you, will be self-evident.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
The sheer neglect of Iran’s conventional military was long self-evident in its air force, which has become embarrassingly obsolescent compared to most of its counterparts in neighboring states.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
At some point, the documentary just pauses its forward momentum to let people like David Letterman (another executive producer here), Eric Andre and Tim Heidecker explain why Andy Kaufman was influential, which is both completely accurate and completely self-evident in this context.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 June 2025
To those who accompanied you through it (like your friend who insisted you get tested), the change in you, the strengthening in you, will be self-evident.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 17 June 2025
The sheer neglect of Iran’s conventional military was long self-evident in its air force, which has become embarrassingly obsolescent compared to most of its counterparts in neighboring states.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
At some point, the documentary just pauses its forward momentum to let people like David Letterman (another executive producer here), Eric Andre and Tim Heidecker explain why Andy Kaufman was influential, which is both completely accurate and completely self-evident in this context.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The harmful consequences to the economy and food supply is obvious.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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
Adjective
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The club’s communication has not helped, though noticeable strides in transparency have been evident since the saga of Alvarez’s undiagnosed hand fracture.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The relaxation is evident in displays of locals stretched out in the various parks in this very green city, some bordering the Spree, the river that bisects it.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Separately, Russia’s transport minister was found dead in what authorities said was an apparent suicide — news that broke hours after the Kremlin announced he had been dismissed by Putin.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The disconnect is apparent: students want to build careers around emerging technology, but traditional education isn’t teaching them how.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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So now, many Mexicans and Mexican Americans are choosing to be seen in the loudest, most unmistakable way: by wearing their culture on their sleeves—literally.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The display of might outside was unmistakable, as was the soft power inside the building.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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