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.

Examples of the obvious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Low interest rates and long loan terms made ownership feel like the obvious choice for many consumers. — Zoriy Birenboym, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

There are the obvious unknowns endemic to a search — Do the neighbors party late? — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 July 2026

Once the obvious top pitching prospect in the system, Wiggins may have fallen a spot after the Cubs took Cade Townsend with their first pick in this year’s draft. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Chances are you’re here on a broader Sonoma County trip, and if so, wine country is the obvious detour, with Healdsburg about 45 minutes north. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026