What does the cryptic crossword clue "Obvious competition among papers? On the contrary (7)" mean?

The definition is "Obvious". The wordplay uses charade, container. EVENT (synonym of "competition") + ID (synonym of "papers?") [container: "contrary"]; definition: "Obvious" The answer is EVIDENT.

Obvious competition among papers? On the contrary (7)

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