EVIDENTLY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

evidently

adverb

ˈe-və-dənt-lē

Definition of evidently

as in apparently

to all outward appearances she was evidently dissatisfied with her job and abruptly quit

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Recent Examples of evidently But the bigger consequence of the US withdrawal from the Paris process — which will continue with COP31 in Türkiye in a few weeks — is that its leadership was evidently important in maintaining a strong centralized platform for collective action. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 This collection, which evidently can keep you warm without a top on, if that's in fact what the message is behind the second picture in the carousel, is about vibes. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Still, the organization evidently viewed those sequences as re-creations of Michael Jackson’s performances rather than as integral storytelling devices. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 And that, evidently, made all the difference for him in the bedroom. — Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evidently

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That little girl was apparently perfectly built for fraud, somehow, and found the perfect environment in Silicon Valley, where exaggeration and outright lying were de rigueur.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
Just before the second half began, a number of fans were given transgender pride flags, apparently in an effort to obstruct other spectators' view of the banner and XX-XY supporters.

— Matt Calkins , Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparently

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Unicycles and prizes By now, a light drizzle has set in, but the two unicyclists are still making their rounds in the car park, seemingly undeterred.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Despite the collaborative nature of Act V, the power play came out when Usher sat on a throne with a diamond crown— seemingly asserting himself as R&B’s King.

— Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of seemingly

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There’s a gleaming hospital and a string of new downtown spots to supplement The Bar, the beloved dive that was supposedly among the inspirations for the Patch Café in the TV series Landman, which is set here.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Even the ads that are supposedly okay for kids can be overstimulating and aggressive, so try to be vigilant on those, too.

— Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of supposedly

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So the theoretical maximum is 256 ESSMs rather than 64 missiles, although a practical loadout would probably mix missile types.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The overall answer probably won't surprise you, but the nitty-gritty details might.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of probably

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The fear of effeminization has never felt so acute, which presumably is why Matt Damon’s Odysseus needed bulging muscles, to ensure his sensitivity was mitigated by pecs of steel.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Levering pointed out users on social media presumably used the technology to transpose Uecker’s voice over the game-clinching call from Game 4 of the NLCS last Thursday.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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