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Recent Examples of self-evidently
Less frequent independent review is not self-evidently a feature.
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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
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
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People drifted in and out of the museum, some clearly drawn more by the free wine and empanadas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Ruben clearly felt very vulnerable as a child for obvious reasons.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Their series is now tied at one apiece with a third match obviously coming soon.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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That, again, if the president doesn’t appeal the Kennedy Center case, then obviously that ruling would stand as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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That's patently false and not supported by a shred of evidence.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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These remarks are manifestly silly, but the conversation ranges into darker territory.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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The reality is, that is not manifestly true.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In surveillance video obtained by CNN Brasil, Fernandes can be seen being taken out of a car in front of the clinic, evidently unconscious and in a wheelchair.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Over time, those influences blended into a distinctly Texan food culture tied to family gatherings, church events, county fairs, football games, political campaigning and rural identity.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Donald and Si were in some ways distinctly different.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Connecticut’s Brittney Griner (rib injury) returned from a four-game absence but left the game for good late in the first half after she was apparently poked in the eye.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The officer then punches her multiple times, apparently in the face and upper body.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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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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There’s no excuse for a lot of Kyle’s behavior, but he’s palpably hurt.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Self-evidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evidently. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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