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
In the self-evident truth that all people are created equal, all means all.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal,' all means all.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Matching the rhetoric of today The Space Force's fresh candor about orbital warfare should be self-evident, according to Saltzman.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The intimate coupling between my brain and my devices is both self-evident and extremely normal.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
In the self-evident truth that 'all people are created equal,' all means all.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Matching the rhetoric of today The Space Force's fresh candor about orbital warfare should be self-evident, according to Saltzman.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
The intimate coupling between my brain and my devices is both self-evident and extremely normal.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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It’s been axiomatic from time to time, for decades now, that the United States is in decline, and that somebody else—most recently, China—is the ascendant power.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trump Says In Speech Zelenskyy’s Ready To Sign Mineral Deal—After Oval Office Shouting Match This seems axiomatic.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The consequences of conference realignment are already evident in the physical and mental toll on athletes and staff, and escalating carbon emissions amidst a worsening climate crisis.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Yet, no effort to thoughtfully manage Medicaid premiums is evident, particularly at a time when Congress has its eyes set on cutting this line item nationally, disproportionately impacting New York.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Witkoff’s apparent favorability toward negotiations was cited by regional sources speaking to an Israeli newspaper as one reason Khamenei softened up and wrote back to Trump.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
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As a result, the union met with Carr on Monday in apparent hopes that Carr, who has promised tight scrutiny of the merger, uses his muscle to achieve measures that protect workers.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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For over 20 years, her unmistakable voice has been the soundtrack to countless lives, blending gospel music a powerful message of faith.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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