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
The invocation of self-evident truths and inherent rights is a warrant for the destruction of existing order, a rhetorical erasure not only of the divine right of kings but also, more generally, of the prerogatives of power.
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
In Dahl’s children’s books, evil is self-evident and announces itself in crude, stereotypical terms.
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Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
In 2026, not all truths appear to be self-evident.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The need to regulate is often self-evident.
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Doug McCauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
In Dahl’s children’s books, evil is self-evident and announces itself in crude, stereotypical terms.
—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
In 2026, not all truths appear to be self-evident.
—
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
The need to regulate is often self-evident.
—
Doug McCauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-evident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-evident
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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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Statements tend to be axiomatic rather than descriptive of particular individuals.
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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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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 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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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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“Self-evident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-evident. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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