as in obvious
not needing proof in order to be accepted
it's axiomatic that the instinct for self-preservation is universal throughout the animal kingdom
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Recent Examples of axiomatic
The agent—working-class, approaching thirty, and reeling under a couple of loans himself—quickly learns an axiomatic truth: no writer ever holds on to their advance.
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Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
Now deeply embedded, this model is an axiomatic assumption.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
The reason, as always, seemed axiomatic: Ocean was performing because that’s what performers do.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
Indeed, this idea is almost axiomatic.
—Savala Trepczynski, Time, 1 June 2020
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Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
Now deeply embedded, this model is an axiomatic assumption.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
The reason, as always, seemed axiomatic: Ocean was performing because that’s what performers do.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
Indeed, this idea is almost axiomatic.
—Savala Trepczynski, Time, 1 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiomatic
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But for bitcoin investors who have seen a strong rise in the value of their investment, luxury goods — a designer handbag or high-end watch — are an obvious choice for diversifying one's portfolio, analysts say.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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One of the additions should be quite obvious to anybody following the Yankees' offseason closely.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This was evident in various ways, both minor and significant.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The growing emphasis on quality and professionalism in the marketplace is evident in this new era of Amazon.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Its high proof is unmistakable but well-integrated, allowing the rich flavors to shine.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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His voice — raw, nasal, scratchy but full of passion, anger and wry wisdom — is near enough to the original to be unmistakable and yet colored by the actor’s persona to a degree that suggests something closer to symbiosis than impersonation.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The truth is, however, that the squalid nature of this transaction was always self-evident.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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Though the Dodgers reportedly had the most funds available to spend on the 2024 class, Sasaki’s apparent shift to the 2025 class should not sway much in what is expected to be a dogged pursuit of the Japanese right-hander.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, the information was not recovered by journalists or authorities, who were able to quickly uncover Mangione's apparent social media profiles including his Goodreads, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the law also states that the presence of any person under 18 years of age in any restricted business establishment or restricted occupation shall be prima facie evidence of employment.William Thornton | wthornton@al.com, al, 25 July 2022
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Misra acknowledged the prima facie merits of the medical board’s allegations in both cases but did not deny or admit liability, according to his stipulated settlements.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2021
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“Axiomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiomatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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