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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Recent Examples of obviously
Yeah, it’s been a good week, and obviously looking forward to getting this thing going on Thursday.
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Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s guarded, obviously, within in an inch of all lives involved.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
For many — obviously, especially Catholics — this was one of the most memorable moments of the early Covid-19 shutdown.
—Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
Just going out and doing stuff with either me, us, his granddaughter, obviously 24/7.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
It’s guarded, obviously, within in an inch of all lives involved.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
For many — obviously, especially Catholics — this was one of the most memorable moments of the early Covid-19 shutdown.
—Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
Just going out and doing stuff with either me, us, his granddaughter, obviously 24/7.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obviously
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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