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

Beaches Without the Hard Sell The beaches are still the obvious entry point. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

While this landform may have dictated—in Wright’s mind—the obvious building site, its massing and material palette were entirely his invention. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

What’s troubling to me, besides the obvious, is the insistence on finding a way to continue to eat animals if your body starts to reject them. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

The Roof While the roof may seem like the obvious place for storm leaks, the problem usually isn’t the shingles themselves. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026