self-evidently

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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
Adverb
  • Set terms clearly, and honor your pace.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • The goalless half, though, hasn't been the result of two teams' playing out the string, as Australia has clearly had the better of it.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • The third arrow, obviously, just ends it all.
    Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • Cao obviously wants to do well by the Navy, and, by putting his heart into the job, even some democrats are urging the Administration to fast-track Cao’s nomination.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • The most significant development since Sharma came on board was the reversal of the patently ridiculous 50% price hike of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $20 to $30 a month.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • That's patently false and not supported by a shred of evidence.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
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
Adverb
  • That rough outing ultimately proved costly, but the Pirates evidently saw enough upside in Marte's arm to give him another chance.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • More importantly, Suzuka marked both the end and beginning of a chapter for the young team, which evidently had a lot of work to do before heading to the United States.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Adverb
  • The ballet sneaker trend can sometimes lean sporty, but this pair feels distinctly sophisticated.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • Just as appealing today as thousands of years ago, these stones prove that the earliest decorations still hold their power—only now reimagined through Spiro’s distinctly modern lens.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Adverb
  • The district continues to face ongoing challenges from declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism — both apparently exacerbated by federal deportation threats, according to some experts.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • When security turns them away at the gate, some fans are stashing their bags nearby — apparently planning to grab them later — and that’s creating a real headache for law enforcement, according to The Star.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • Spielberg himself is palpably in the grip of its overwhelming emotional power, its combination of metaphysics and theatre.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
  • And Mary’s electric, palpably physical pursuit of justice becomes even more crucial in the final act, after a grotesque display of performative mockery toward Māori culture fractures the last remnants of civility present amid one of Cole’s lavish-yet-repulsive gatherings.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026

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“Self-evidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evidently. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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