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How is the word evince different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evince are demonstrate, evidence, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

In what contexts can demonstrate take the place of evince?

The words demonstrate and evince can be used in similar contexts, but demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When would evidence be a good substitute for evince?

Although the words evidence and evince have much in common, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can manifest be used instead of evince?

The words manifest and evince are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

When is it sensible to use show instead of evince?

The meanings of show and evince largely overlap; however, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of evince The woman’s coffee skin features white and black striations: while the white lines communicate where light touches her, the latter lines hollow out her under-eyes and cheeks to register a fatigue that evinces perseverance. Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024 There’s a solemn aura of mutual respect to their confrontation that not only may be true of the characters but also evinces how the two performers feel about each other. Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024 Chicago is clearly looking to tank ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, as evinced by its decisions to offload its two best players this summer in All-Star small forward DeMar DeRozan and All-Defensive Team guard Alex Caruso. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 As my colleague Dylan Matthews wrote in March 2023, the media does evince a clear negativity bias, one that seems to have gotten worse. Bryan Walsh, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 See all Example Sentences for evince 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
Verb
  • Their spending is an effect of growth as Mexico reveals.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • New research from Helios Education Foundation reveals that an increase of just 10% in college enrollment could add $8.38 billion to Florida’s economy annually.
    Mark Wilson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Olivares’ fastball averaged 95 mph, and his cutter and changeup displayed the characteristics of swing-and-miss pitches as part of a deep arsenal for a 21-year-old.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This graphic from the National Weather Service displays various forecast snowfall totals that Arkansas can expect to see through Friday.
    Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Food prices declined by 0.6% month on month as a result of conducive weather conditions, official statistics showed.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Genki's product deck also shows a pro controller for the Switch 2, which looks eerily similar to the original peripheral.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.
    Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Because the sailboats were slower than motorboats, often alone and barely armed, the Nazis didn’t view them as worthy targets, especially since any attack would betray their location.
    David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Don’t pre-discuss agenda items– that betrays the trust of the neighbors and renders the meeting a sham.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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