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Meanings of patently obvious in English

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Usage of patently obvious in English
1
He denied this and claimed that racism and discrimination were patently obvious.
The Black Experience in America
2
It's patently obvious that Google knows who Android's biggest rivals are.
Wired
3
Artemis did not respond to the comment; Butler was simply stating the patently obvious.
Artemis Fowl: the time paradox
4
It is now patently obvious this was a tour too far for the English.
The Irish Times
5
It seems patently obvious: Australia needs another dedicated television awards.
The Guardian
6
It's so patently obvious that there is a psychosis there.
Wired
7
It was patently obvious her behavior was shockingly indecent.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
8
His generalizations are often either patently obvious or far-fetched.
Sidney Lanier
9
Now, it is patently obvious that you are a very competent young man, James Holden.
The Fourth "R"
10
It was also patently obvious that this wasn't the office of someone on his way up.
Something from the nightside
11
I think it's patently obvious that we have not been successful in the counter-narcotics effort in Afghanistan.
Reuters
12
That was patently obvious, but I said, "Hi, Pens."
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
13
Twice it turned back, and twice the patently obvious threats of the many-headed monster urged him on.
Foundation
14
Especially when it was patently obvious who the winner was from the moment the ladies hit the water.
News.com.au
15
The solution was so patently obvious.
iD
16
In fact, it was patently obvious.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
This collocation consists of:
Patently obvious through the time
Patently obvious across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common