as in clearly
in a way that is easily noticed by an outside observer
From the look on his face, he was obviously thrilled with the news.
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Recent Examples of obviously
And obviously, slavery was a terrible thing, and that was horrible.
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Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Our bedroom is obviously dormant and dead, but that’s ok too.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Raddysh obviously made an impact on the power play with his explosive shot.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The only problem, obviously, is that the market is already flooded with smartphones.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for obviously
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Our bedroom is obviously dormant and dead, but that’s ok too.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Raddysh obviously made an impact on the power play with his explosive shot.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The only problem, obviously, is that the market is already flooded with smartphones.
—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for obviously
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviously
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These episodes have been triggered by intense heat domes — stubborn areas of high pressure that lock hot air in place — and are clearly supercharged by global warming, experts say.
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Offensive players There are high expectations on junior running back Dylan Riley in 2026, and EA clearly agrees with his talent.
Adverb
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Military flyovers added to the atmosphere, with the roar of aircraft overhead loud enough to make seats visibly vibrate.
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The 27-year-old was visibly excited after receiving the news in Atlanta.
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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