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
Beginning in the late 1980s, Taiwan pursued a policy of becoming economically vital to the United States, confident its political and military utility in containing China was self-evident.
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Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
That status in franchise history is all self-evident.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
His superiority was self-evident, like the rays of the sun.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
However, as already self-evident at the time, a fleet of these attack planes alone would do little to reassure America’s Arab allies in the Persian Gulf or deter Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
That status in franchise history is all self-evident.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
His superiority was self-evident, like the rays of the sun.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
However, as already self-evident at the time, a fleet of these attack planes alone would do little to reassure America’s Arab allies in the Persian Gulf or deter Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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But the ‘Harry Potter’ films, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Mission Impossible,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Aviator’ and so many more are U.S films that shot overseas for obvious reasons.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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True to form, the Wiz system is way cheaper than the Philips Hue version without any obvious compromises (to my eye).—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 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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Macías was believed by Spain to be so weak and ineffectual that future economic benefits for Spain, even after independence, would be axiomatic.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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Toxic takeover completed a few months before, the Glazer brothers — Joel, Avie and Bryan — were attending their first match at Old Trafford as owners of Manchester United and a new way of thinking was evident.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Acidity dominants, as with many 2024 Bordeaux wines, but complexity is evident in this light juice with fine flavors of young red fruit.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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On their way home to Melbourne, Cave claims their meal at a local pub was interrupted by an apparent interaction with Cage.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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Despite some apparent limitations in the group, there’s a dual purpose to their playing time.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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There's no official announcement time during a conclave, but there is one unmistakable signal: white smoke.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Indeed, her portraits are unmistakable: characterized by saturated backdrops, tactile surfaces, and a deep reverence for Nigerian studio photography traditions that elevate her sitters to mythic status.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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