Thesaurus results for OBVIOUSLY

obviously

adverb

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 All of the substances are just [to] cope, trying to feel neurotypical while being in public, but obviously, that isn’t a real solution. —

Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 And obviously people come and discover me as well, which is great. —

Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026 Because dance music is over, obviously. —

Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 But villas aren’t limited to just the European countryside (though, obviously, there’s no shortage of incredible options). —

Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obviously

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But the royal gown that the Queen wore in Pakistan is a vivid example of the kind of soft power that can be exerted by a head of state who is otherwise without executive or legislative potency, especially one who takes a keen interest in international affairs, as Elizabeth II clearly did.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Cheadle clearly figured out that his main job here is to cue her up and get out of her way.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026