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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The resulting technologies from the research, once delivered, could benefit electric vehicles, defense, the energy storage sector, and the obvious field of space exploration.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
The career that has followed has been the rare one that survived a child-star debut without ever congealing into the obvious next thing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
Like Manuel, the low-key manager rarely strays from the norm during his press briefings, stating the obvious and avoiding controversy.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Most homeowners deal with the obvious ones and move on.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
The career that has followed has been the rare one that survived a child-star debut without ever congealing into the obvious next thing.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
Like Manuel, the low-key manager rarely strays from the norm during his press briefings, stating the obvious and avoiding controversy.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Most homeowners deal with the obvious ones and move on.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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