evident

[ev-i-duhnt] / ˈɛv ɪ dənt /

ADJECTIVE

apparent, clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conspicuous indisputable noticeable obvious palpable unmistakable visible

WEAK

axiomatic barefaced clear-cut crystal clear distinct fact incontestable incontrovertible logical manifest open and shut patent perceptible plain plain as day reasonable straightforward tangible unambiguous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealed doubtful dubious hidden inconspicuous indefinite obscure questionable uncertain unclear unnoticeable unsure vague

WEAK

disputable mistakable secret unknown

Example Sentences

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Fresh optimism about the economy is evident in the huge rally on Wall Street after the outbreak of the Iran war sent stocks tumbling in March.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

A similar discrepancy is evident in the equivalent figures for the Conservatives and Labour.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Some of that resilience was evident in March, as orders climbed 5.0%, German statistics office Destatis said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The site containing that history is now gone, with little evident regard for its importance to our national life.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

First, ‘evidence’ can refer to something that is evident.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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