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
Maraschino is a fruity beer brewed with cherries (obviously) with a hint of amaretto.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
The story of the apple is obviously the one everyone knows.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
What are some unique winter activities visitors can enjoy in Lake Tahoe?
Skiing and snowboarding are obviously key activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe.
—Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
This Hi-Metal R release is obviously much smaller than the much larger 1/60 scale version from Arcadia a good few years ago.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
The story of the apple is obviously the one everyone knows.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
What are some unique winter activities visitors can enjoy in Lake Tahoe?
Skiing and snowboarding are obviously key activities at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe.
—Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
This Hi-Metal R release is obviously much smaller than the much larger 1/60 scale version from Arcadia a good few years ago.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for obviously
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“Obviously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviously. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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