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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To start with the obvious, there’s really no way to fully see our behinds and know exactly where that sharp blade is going.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
Her performances have retained their sexiness while shedding the obvious markers of femininity.
—Coralie Kraft, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2024
That means venturing beyond the obvious attractions to suss out more in-the-know, local spots.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the obvious, Liberty has added extra appeal this year by hiding five Golden Tickets to find, each worth $1,250 to spend at the retailer.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
Her performances have retained their sexiness while shedding the obvious markers of femininity.
—Coralie Kraft, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2024
That means venturing beyond the obvious attractions to suss out more in-the-know, local spots.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Available now Number of products: 28 products; 18 are full-sized
Price: $345; worth $1,650
In addition to the obvious, Liberty has added extra appeal this year by hiding five Golden Tickets to find, each worth $1,250 to spend at the retailer.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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“The obvious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20obvious. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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