as in clearly
in a way that is easily noticed by an outside observer
From the look on his face, he was obviously thrilled with the news.
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But then, obviously, people were fascinated by the religion side of it too.
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Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Finding the dogs obviously proved to be very difficult.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
John Williams is obviously and without question one of the greatest film composers who’s ever lived, but that still feels like something of an understatement.
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Trump obviously did not call for Cheney’s execution.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
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Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Finding the dogs obviously proved to be very difficult.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
John Williams is obviously and without question one of the greatest film composers who’s ever lived, but that still feels like something of an understatement.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
Trump obviously did not call for Cheney’s execution.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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