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
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.
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Beyond his self-evident acting skills and tall leading man looks, Hoult’s an experienced veteran with athletic grace.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2024
The truth is, however, that the squalid nature of this transaction was always self-evident.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Beyond his self-evident acting skills and tall leading man looks, Hoult’s an experienced veteran with athletic grace.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2024
The truth is, however, that the squalid nature of this transaction was always self-evident.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
Adjective
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There is an obvious set of two scoring lines and two shutdown lines available.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Johnson has emerged as the team’s primary back on third downs and obvious passing downs, catching 18 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns and carrying the ball 41 times for 213 yards and one score.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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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.—
Aaron L. Friedberg,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2012
Adjective
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That was evident when the Panthers went with Cade Mays over Christensen at center.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though the disproportionate dangers of flying in Alaska were evident both then and now, the Douglas C-54D Skymaster carrying Joyce, Jones and 42 others was well equipped to handle what was supposed to be a routine transit flight.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But going against Boozer, the gulf in their skill sets was apparent.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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And the cracks in the Russian economy are becoming increasingly apparent.—
Alexandra Prokopenko,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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The low-key pair stepped out in casual duds to grab lunch, with the Twilight star sporting a messy topknot in an unmistakable platinum shade.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2025
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An older technique that is once again covering masks across the NHL this season is painting on top of chrome to give the mask an unmistakable shine.—
Jesse Granger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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