as in clearly
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
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
-
These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
-
Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.
Adverb
-
There are a lot of matches to look forward to, like QPR, Charlton, Watford and obviously, Millwall.
-
Heavy rain was bad enough, but lightning in the area is, obviously, nothing to be trifled with.
Adverb
-
Americans may have become too intolerant of heat, but this is patently ridiculous.
-
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.
Adverb
-
What frightens scientists more than the sheer numbers are that the cuts are arbitrary and manifestly pernicious.
-
These remarks are manifestly silly, but the conversation ranges into darker territory.
Adverb
-
Most of those digging were civilians who took search efforts into their own hands, and tensions peaked over inadequate response from the Venezuelan government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the tragedy.
-
Tensions peaked over what many Venezuelans viewed as an inadequate response by the government, whose soldiers, firefighters, police and military cadets were evidently underprepared to respond to the scope of the tragedy.
Adverb
-
The back-to-the-land aesthetic of peasant skirts, head scarves, and florals seems to seep into fashion at this time of year, but a distinctly folk vibe is now taking over interiors too.
-
As American wine continues to evolve, the story is less about competing with Europe than about forging a distinctly American identity.
Adverb
-
The video allegedly showed that a driver who was apparently in front of Savino swerved into the middle lane in front of a tractor-trailer to avoid a collision, the warrant affidavit said.
-
Even GOATs get butterflies, apparently.
Adverb
-
Spielberg himself is palpably in the grip of its overwhelming emotional power, its combination of metaphysics and theatre.
-
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.
Cite this Entry
“Self-evidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evidently. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
