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
The building blocks of Andy Reid’s journey to three Super Bowl championships and 301 NFL wins and, one day, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, are self-evident: an absurd work ethic, tactical brilliance and what might be called taskmastery.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal, all means all.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
But for a vocal contingent of incel-adjacent men on X, the link is self-evident.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
Beginning in the late 1980s, Taiwan pursued a policy of becoming economically vital to the United States, confident its political and military utility in containing China was self-evident.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal, all means all.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2025
But for a vocal contingent of incel-adjacent men on X, the link is self-evident.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 14 Apr. 2025
Beginning in the late 1980s, Taiwan pursued a policy of becoming economically vital to the United States, confident its political and military utility in containing China was self-evident.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek the most obvious impact from the smoke would be hazy skies, which could contribute to visually beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the affected areas.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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But in terms of the excitement and electricity, the parallels between Verlander and Skubal are obvious.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Kucharski notes this profound shift: Instead of assuming that equality was axiomatic and universally accepted, Lincoln chose to reframe it as a proposition.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Macías was believed by Spain to be so weak and ineffectual that future economic benefits for Spain, even after independence, would be axiomatic.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Apr. 2025
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And the sense of community that this helps to build will, of course, be evident when those enthusiastic readers meet each other and some of their literary heroes next month.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The effect was evident in women, but not statistically significant in men.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Experts said the safety reports reviewed by CNN illustrate the real-world consequences of the FAA’s apparent inability to address these equipment challenges.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Beyond the physical abuse, Cassie endured a steady drumbeat of insidious threats that sent an unmistakable message: the violence could escalate at any moment.—
Lauren Hersh,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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The unmistakable message: in Welch’s House of Representatives, Democratic moderates who think for themselves and question their own party’s orthodoxies are unwelcome.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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