as in obvious
not needing proof in order to be accepted
the self-evident truth that all people have the right of self-determination
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Recent Examples of self-evident
What Biden was intent on describing was quite real, even self-evident by now, but to hear it from a President was startling.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
There is nothing self-evident about the US leading.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Living through such moments in history teaches one many things, but the most important is the sheer speed of change: People can totally alter their views and political identity overnight; what only yesterday was considered unthinkable seems self-evident today.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
There is nothing self-evident about the US leading.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Living through such moments in history teaches one many things, but the most important is the sheer speed of change: People can totally alter their views and political identity overnight; what only yesterday was considered unthinkable seems self-evident today.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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Trent Frederic is going to be a very popular guy if the Bruins decide to sell, but old friend Nico Sturm would be an obvious target if the answer above is yes. 23.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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Doohan faces Colapinto questions There were two obvious topics facing Alpine drivers Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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This insight is sort of nihilism lite, and a handy, if somewhat axiomatic, mantra for navigating the inanity of everyday life.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The security services—the army, police, and the mukhabarat or intelligence services—are staffed primarily by Jordanians of tribal origin, whose loyalty to the king and the monarchy has long been axiomatic.—
David Schenker,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2017
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His performance in junior open-wheel racing is evident from his title win in the 2018 USF Pro 2000 Championship and his P2 finish in the 2019 Indy Lights series.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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And when the crosses did come on — Alex Iwobi also delivered eight from the other wing — the extra body Nuno wanted in defence was not always evident.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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