Apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference. // for no apparent reason

The synonyms clear and distinct are sometimes interchangeable, but clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the patt...

In some situations, the words evident and distinct are roughly equivalent. However, evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a de...

The words manifest and distinct can be used in similar contexts, but manifest implies an external display so evident that little or no inference is...

The words obvious and distinct are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obvious implies such ease in discovering that it often suggests...

The meanings of patent and distinct largely overlap; however, patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistaka...

While in some cases nearly identical to distinct, plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration. // her feelings about him are plain