the obvious
noun
: something that is easy to understand or recognize
You are stating the obvious. Tell me something I don't already know.
Try to look beyond the obvious.
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Tragedy is the obvious answer, but a strong case can be made for black comedy.
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Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
American officials refuse to point out the obvious: this war can end any time Russia decides to end it.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
The lack of surprises leaves the emotional moments feeling deflated, serving less like authentic reveals and more like confirmation of the obvious.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Of all the fictional shows ginned up on 30 Rock for a quick laugh, Sports Shouting never seemed the obvious choice for development into an actual series.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
American officials refuse to point out the obvious: this war can end any time Russia decides to end it.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
The lack of surprises leaves the emotional moments feeling deflated, serving less like authentic reveals and more like confirmation of the obvious.
—Kyle Wilson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Of all the fictional shows ginned up on 30 Rock for a quick laugh, Sports Shouting never seemed the obvious choice for development into an actual series.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the obvious
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“The obvious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20obvious. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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