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

Navratilova was responding to a clip of King discussing the obvious physical differences between men and women. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026

Why, then, has the party failed to capitalize on the obvious political opportunity to get behind this opposition? —Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026

Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026

While the obvious difference is that the UK one is played on grass, French on red clay, and the other two on hard courts, there’s also an unspoken distinct vibe at each. —Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026