self-evident
adjective
self-ev·i·dent
ˌself-ˈe-və-dənt 
-ˌdent
: evident without proof or reasoning
self-evidently
adverb
Examples of self-evident in a Sentence
the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination
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Therefore, resolution – the state of being firmly resolute – leads to a few self-evident realizations, all of which, in turn, compel us to undertake some serious responsibilities.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Beyond his self-evident acting skills and tall leading man looks, Hoult’s an experienced veteran with athletic grace.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2024
The truth is, however, that the squalid nature of this transaction was always self-evident.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Trust is intangible, yet self-evident—and best established in the kinds of face-to-face interactions that are unfortunately being de-prioritized across every industry.
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Beyond his self-evident acting skills and tall leading man looks, Hoult’s an experienced veteran with athletic grace.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2024
The truth is, however, that the squalid nature of this transaction was always self-evident.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Trust is intangible, yet self-evident—and best established in the kinds of face-to-face interactions that are unfortunately being de-prioritized across every industry.
—Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-evident. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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