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
That would run counter to an axiomatic goal of U.S. grand strategy, which has remained constant for decades: to prevent the domination of either end of the Eurasian landmass by one or more potentially hostile powers.
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Aaron L. Friedberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2012
There are two axiomatic ingredients for building world-changing companies: Capital and talent.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
Continue to adamantly explore viable mathematical and computational means of either preventing AI hallucinations or at least improving the odds of detecting them in some automatic or axiomatic ways.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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.
—Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
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Aaron L. Friedberg, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2012
There are two axiomatic ingredients for building world-changing companies: Capital and talent.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 27 June 2024
Continue to adamantly explore viable mathematical and computational means of either preventing AI hallucinations or at least improving the odds of detecting them in some automatic or axiomatic ways.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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.
—Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiomatic
Adjective
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The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.—
Sverre Alvik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Broadcast’s reach advantage is north of 20 million homes; toss a rage-bait draw like the Blue Devils into the mix and last year’s results are going to take on the unmistakable contours of a fluke.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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In an age of standardized luxury, the resort stands apart – a testament to the power of family, the beauty of authentic hospitality and the unmistakable excellence that comes from a deep love of place and people.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Matching the rhetoric of today The Space Force's fresh candor about orbital warfare should be self-evident, according to Saltzman.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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The intimate coupling between my brain and my devices is both self-evident and extremely normal.—
Celia Ford,
Vox,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fears of a possible constitutional crisis are on the rise following an apparent standoff between Donald Trump and a federal judge after the president was ordered to stop deportation flights traveling to El Salvador.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The advanced lifting technique — which has become a favorite of specialist surgeons for its apparent longer lasting results — not only repositions the top layer of skin (known as an endoscopic facelift) but also the complex network of tissue and fibrous muscles below.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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 26 Mar. 2025.
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