How to Use self-explanatory in a Sentence

self-explanatory

adjective

• The purpose of the site is self-explanatory, hence the lack of an image for this one.
  — Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2023
• Maybe self-explanatory but if the fish are dead, don't get wet.
  — Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
• Blocked is self-explanatory—the child simply cannot use a blocked app.
  — PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
• Salt, self-explanatory; fat, for flavor; acid, to brighten a dish; and heat, from spices and the fire on which food is cooked.
  — Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
• While the name seems self-explanatory, there's more than meets the eye to this bedding essential.
  — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 13 Aug. 2023
• The runes thing is self-explanatory, as runs will now be more rewarding.
  — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
• The Strategic Goal The goal side of things is fairly obvious and self-explanatory.
  — James Itkoff, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
• That Meta would be trying to restrain an EU out to harm its business is self-explanatory.
  — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
• Behind that self-explanatory name are some 2,000 books and magazines that are the bedrock for Yagi’s own work.
  — Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024
• Many art sets are freeform, while others are self-explanatory.
  — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 13 June 2024
• The latter, hosted by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, is also self-explanatory.
  — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 June 2024
• As a health care leader this title is self-explanatory.
  — Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
• Hair loss is self-explanatory and dryness is caused by damage to the outer layer of the cuticle and results in moisture loss and coarse, dull hair.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
• The wines themselves are quite approachable, although the list is sometimes less than self-explanatory.
  — Pete Wells, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2023
• Most of the chicken dinner ingredients are self-explanatory, but here are a few notes to guide your shopping and cooking.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
• The Cold Moon name is fairly self-explanatory, reflecting the onset of frigid temperatures and the approach of winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.
  — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
• Stock up on sunscreen This one’s pretty self-explanatory.
  — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
• The case for the Thunder and the Cavaliers both comfortably advancing is self-explanatory.
  — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
• And for the child-free among us, the allure of a picturesque resort completely devoid of screaming children is pretty self-explanatory.
  — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 25 May 2023
• While the blotting papers and hand cream are self-explanatory—can’t be looking shiny or dry on the red carpet!—the Sublimage line of face and body cream is a luxe set of products worth diving deeper into.
  — Louisa Ballhaus, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2023
• Some of the fastest-growing states in the pandemic era are also the ones with the worst bus service, according to data from School Bus Fleet, a trade magazine with a self-explanatory title.
  — Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024
• The minimalist control panel was simple for us to get started with, and the buttons felt self-explanatory.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
• The minimalist control panel was simple for us to get started with, and the buttons felt self-explanatory.
  — Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
• The idea is pretty self-explanatory: Make zero waste—or as little as possible.
  — Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 29 Aug. 2023
• This one's charms feel self-explanatory: Who isn't at least a little fascinated by witchcraft?
  — Colin Dwyer, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025
• Pass interference – a foul that has derailed many great passing plays – is at the most basic level self-explanatory.
  — Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025
• The first two are self-explanatory: Both moving and physically resting can be deeply restorative.
  — Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
• This coffee maker was very self-explanatory after reading the directions one time through: The control panel is very easy to read and shows ounces, cups, and single-serve brew options.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
• This one sounds self-explanatory but can easily be overlooked.
  — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 8 June 2023
• Pretty self-explanatory, hot Pilates is a form of Pilates that takes place in an infrared heated studio to boost whatever your fitness goals are.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2024