self-evidently

adverb

as in clearly

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Recent Examples of self-evidently Less frequent independent review is not self-evidently a feature. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 But, self-evidently, not his wife. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Setting aside the fact that these same people have done everything within their power to stifle regulation, this is self-evidently true. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026 Scapegoating everyone of similar background as a criminal should be self-evidently wrong to any rational person. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evidently
  1. clearly
  2. obviously
  3. patently
  4. manifestly
  5. evidently
  6. distinctly
  7. apparently
  8. palpably
Adverb
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The true number of cases is in the thousands, clearly exceeding the country’s standard range of between 2,000 and 5,000 in recent years.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • The elephant in the room for both him and Nyong’o is obviously that neither of them is Greek, which critics have pointed out is not historically accurate.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Yes, even these guys are obviously mature for their ages, there’s a pretty significant difference just in terms of frame, body weight.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of obviously
Adverb
  • To eject him not only from the match for an action that merited a yellow card at most, but to disqualify him from the next match as well, was patently unjust.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • There is perhaps nothing more patently absurd in modern corporate governance than a box-checking proxy adviser recommending against a wildly outperforming enterprise just to satisfy a theoretical checklist.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of patently
Adverb
  • What frightens scientists more than the sheer numbers are that the cuts are arbitrary and manifestly pernicious.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • These remarks are manifestly silly, but the conversation ranges into darker territory.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of manifestly
Adverb
  • But the organization evidently believes the veteran left-hander still provides valuable pitching depth as injuries continue to mount throughout the season.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Prime parking spots in New York City are evidently worth fighting a stranger on a sidewalk for.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of evidently
Adverb
  • The image depicts a fairly slender-looking screen-free wearable, but one that looks distinctly wider than the Fitbit Air.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • There is a fallacy in thinking of languages as brute and unchanging facts, laid out distinctly like elements in the periodic table.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of distinctly
Adverb
  • None of the Heat’s young former SEC standouts apparently did enough to warrant consistent minutes.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Kennedy’s years as an anti-vaccine activist apparently hasn’t sat well with the Seinfeld co-creator.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Definition of apparently
Adverb
  • And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
  • The stakes are consistently, palpably high in a story about love that is forbidden in the most literal, systemic sense — and felt in brief, ecstatic moments of release.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of palpably

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