as in obvious
not needing proof in order to be accepted
it's axiomatic that the instinct for self-preservation is universal throughout the animal kingdom
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Recent Examples of axiomatic
Statements tend to be axiomatic rather than descriptive of particular individuals.
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Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Just a few years after the arrival of ZF, Kurt Gödel showed that no axiomatic system capable of basic arithmetic can be used to prove its own consistency.
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Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Many of those values are grounded in the idea—axiomatic for Christians—that human beings have a unique dignity and worth.
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Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
This ought to be axiomatic to anyone with even a rudimentary conception of American constitutionalism.
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Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
Just a few years after the arrival of ZF, Kurt Gödel showed that no axiomatic system capable of basic arithmetic can be used to prove its own consistency.
—
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Many of those values are grounded in the idea—axiomatic for Christians—that human beings have a unique dignity and worth.
—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
This ought to be axiomatic to anyone with even a rudimentary conception of American constitutionalism.
—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiomatic
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
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That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.
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This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
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The warning delivered by this year’s primaries is unmistakable.
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These were self-evident rules, and the women followed them piously.
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From the European cultural point of view there was, here in the Mediterranean, a pragmatic culture which regarded the divine presence as self-evident.
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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No simple annoyance, but this felt a lot like a prima facie violation of privacy.
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According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the law also states that the presence of any person under 18 years of age in any restricted business establishment or restricted occupation shall be prima facie evidence of employment.
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“Axiomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiomatic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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