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
  • The planet showed a sharp gibbous disk phase, clearly visible even at moderate power.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Blasi is clearly in form and showed it Tuesday, begging the question whether this may force her team to let her race for a stage.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • There was obviously so much going on on that field, everyone celebrating.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The appearance of a stale passing game could always be freshened, sure, but even that’s rooted in what is more obviously a stale running game.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of obviously
Adverb
  • Outside of Silicon Valley, there is a tendency to dismiss such prophecies as, at best, patently unserious.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
  • 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
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
  • Garciaparra's legacy evidently continues to resonate inside the organization, including with current players.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There is the whole obstacle of her being in a relationship right now, but other than that, Fritz evidently has a shot.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidently
Adverb
  • Woody, earthy, and impossible to resist, the distinctly French scent has dominant notes of patchouli and vanilla.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Whether enjoying a refined meal at Bourbon Steak or lingering over a leisurely dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific, guests are invited to savor moments that feel distinctly rooted in place.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of distinctly
Adverb
  • Alpha 3 would be remastered sooner, but apparently the Super Robot Wars Z2 series polled highly with fans.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Then it was brought down again to £10m because of unspecified fines that had apparently already been handed out.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 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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