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
Continue to adamantly explore viable mathematical and computational means of either preventing AI hallucinations or at least improving the odds of detecting them in some automatic or axiomatic ways.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The agent—working-class, approaching thirty, and reeling under a couple of loans himself—quickly learns an axiomatic truth: no writer ever holds on to their advance.
—Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
Now deeply embedded, this model is an axiomatic assumption.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
The reason, as always, seemed axiomatic: Ocean was performing because that’s what performers do.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
The agent—working-class, approaching thirty, and reeling under a couple of loans himself—quickly learns an axiomatic truth: no writer ever holds on to their advance.
—Hazlitt, 12 July 2023
Now deeply embedded, this model is an axiomatic assumption.
—Simon Lazarus, The New Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
The reason, as always, seemed axiomatic: Ocean was performing because that’s what performers do.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiomatic
Adjective
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But Heffernan's greatest sustainability goal is obvious: keeping this landmark preserved for future generations.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Trent Frederic is going to be a very popular guy if the Bruins decide to sell, but old friend Nico Sturm would be an obvious target if the answer above is yes. 23.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The foreign policy shift was evident, as European leaders visited Trump this week at the White House to talk about reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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His impact is evident in the works of countless artists who cite him as a foundational inspiration.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The entire capsule collection features quirky touches evocative of Johnson’s idiosyncratic and unmistakable approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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And so the passion that the Japanese fans have for the game of baseball (was unmistakable).—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond his self-evident acting skills and tall leading man looks, Hoult’s an experienced veteran with brings athletic grace.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
24 Dec. 2024
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The damage to undocumented students and mixed status families from threats of deportation is self-evident, as noted by eminent University of California faculty in a recent letter to UC President Michael Drake.—
Isidro Ortiz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been apparent in the last several years that the number of corporate CMOs is going down.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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That danger was apparent when formaldehyde in plywood used to build temporary trailer homes for victims of Hurricane Katrina sickened dozens of people.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
William Thornton | wthornton@al.com,
al,
25 July 2022
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Misra acknowledged the prima facie merits of the medical board’s allegations in both cases but did not deny or admit liability, according to his stipulated settlements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 July 2021
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“Axiomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiomatic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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