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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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But Heffernan's greatest sustainability goal is obvious: keeping this landmark preserved for future generations.—
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Doohan faces Colapinto questions There were two obvious topics facing Alpine drivers Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The Sixers lose to all sorts of teams, with no apparent traits that should target Philadelphia’s weakness.—
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The film’s general rigidity and lack of thrills become more apparent when Levi accidentally falls into the gorge.—
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In talking to more than 20 people about Johnson’s background and rise through the business, two things were unmistakable.—
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Sivan’s love of tradition and craftsmanship was unmistakable and his collection will be a welcome addition to retail this fall.—
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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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