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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And is there a word for the opposite type of person, besides the obvious rude retorts? —

Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 Every generation of kids deserves a live-action series in which awkward magical powers become the obvious metaphor for puberty, and, thankfully, Waverly Place is once again stepping in to fill that void. —

Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 Choosing these moves seems like the obvious choice, in theory, but boss fights require careful assessment before committing to any strategy. —

Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 Examine the clues, discard the red herrings, ignore the obvious, and clock the suspicious behavior of that seemingly benign neighbor. —

Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the obvious