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How is the word evince different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of evince are demonstrate, evidence, manifest, and show. While all these words mean "to reveal outwardly or make apparent," evince implies a showing by outward marks or signs.

evinced not the slightest fear

In what contexts can demonstrate take the place of evince?

The words demonstrate and evince can be used in similar contexts, but demonstrate implies showing by action or by display of feeling.

demonstrated their approval by loud applause

When would evidence be a good substitute for evince?

Although the words evidence and evince have much in common, evidence suggests serving as proof of the actuality or existence of something.

a commitment evidenced by years of loyal service

When can manifest be used instead of evince?

The words manifest and evince are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies a plainer, more immediate revelation.

manifested musical ability at an early age

When is it sensible to use show instead of evince?

The meanings of show and evince largely overlap; however, show is the general term but sometimes implies that what is revealed must be gained by inference from acts, looks, or words.

careful not to show his true feelings

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evince The Dolphins are undoubtedly a much better team with him on the field as evinced by the record-setting 2023 season. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 Those results span the globe, with 4,500 companies polled across China, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and the U.S. evincing a cloudier outlook. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025 Kang’s wall-hung work, too, evinces the relation between space and the individual. News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2025 Yet the two bodies of work share a common approach to rational observation, evincing a belief that close attention to nature’s appearance can produce a form of knowledge conveyable through realism. Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evince
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evince
Verb
  • Data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research reveals that for every additional level of education, poverty rates for single mothers declined by an average of 33%.
    Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
  • Every microservice outage reveals the presence of unmanaged complexity, weak isolation mechanisms and non-existent feedback loops.
    Raju Dandigam, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Often mistaken for king snakes or milk snakes, coral snakes display distinctive red, yellow, and black rings encircling their bodies.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025
  • These products are perfect for displaying on a mantel or placing by a bowl of Halloween candy.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Verb
  • Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.
    Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Cincinnati police Detective Barney Blank said video of the incident shows Merriweather walking up to Matthews, whispering something to him and approaching one of the victims from behind before striking him in the face.
    Enquirer staff, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
Verb
  • By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Reigns was competing in his first match since Heyman betrayed him and CM Punk at WrestleMania 41 and aligned himself with Seth Rollins.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Giselle has been performed as a woman enraptured, swept up in a passion, blinded by it and betrayed.
    Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025

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“Evince.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evince. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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