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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Sometimes, the obvious answer is the right one.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
While there aren’t any special facilities for families beyond the obvious (kids’ menus, highchairs, baby cots and rollaway beds, babysitting on demand), little treats for kids abound.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But aside from the obvious danger of possibly not having her lifesaving medications for days, Guthrie was at risk for other problems like dehydration and stress that could significantly worsen her health.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead of opting for the obvious minimalist loafer, Theron spiced things up by slipping on some black leather slides, adding a summery touch to her look.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
While there aren’t any special facilities for families beyond the obvious (kids’ menus, highchairs, baby cots and rollaway beds, babysitting on demand), little treats for kids abound.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But aside from the obvious danger of possibly not having her lifesaving medications for days, Guthrie was at risk for other problems like dehydration and stress that could significantly worsen her health.
—Sarah Lapidus, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Instead of opting for the obvious minimalist loafer, Theron spiced things up by slipping on some black leather slides, adding a summery touch to her look.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.
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