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Recent Examples of obviousness
On occasion, the obviousness of Nett’s references does pay off.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Based on the previews, however, the obviousness of her selection is going to come up soon, and based on her tenure on RHOBH, Lisa has never been good at deflecting the heat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The tension is that the scientific evidence of a pervasive public-health problem caused directly by social media is nowhere near as strong as the popular feeling about its obviousness.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Though the dialogue does sometimes lapse into obviousness, the cast reliably sells it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Non-obviousness means the invention wouldn’t be obvious – an easy tweak or routine step in the process – to a skilled person in the field based on existing knowledge.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
But what makes the Kimmel affair different, and much more chilling, than the dismissal of Colbert is the directness and obviousness of the federal government’s interference.
—Jason Bailey, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Based on the previews, however, the obviousness of her selection is going to come up soon, and based on her tenure on RHOBH, Lisa has never been good at deflecting the heat.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The tension is that the scientific evidence of a pervasive public-health problem caused directly by social media is nowhere near as strong as the popular feeling about its obviousness.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Though the dialogue does sometimes lapse into obviousness, the cast reliably sells it.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
Non-obviousness means the invention wouldn’t be obvious – an easy tweak or routine step in the process – to a skilled person in the field based on existing knowledge.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
But what makes the Kimmel affair different, and much more chilling, than the dismissal of Colbert is the directness and obviousness of the federal government’s interference.
—Jason Bailey, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obviousness
Noun
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This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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The following messages have been translated into English, and were edited for length and clarity.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Much of it was lost to the audience, since reverberant amplification gave heroic heft to Blanchett’s voice at the cost of intelligibility.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of clarity, these new headphones have been designed by Sennheiser’s in-house acoustics team and are tuned for vocal intelligibility, while still providing plenty of bass response.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For titles that aren't verified for the Steam Deck but want that status on the Steam Machine, Valve won't check UI legibility or guarantee performance at any resolutions outside 1080p.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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That reversed aesthetic increases legibility, according to the Swiss watchmaker.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Typical brightness reaches 1,800 nits, and peak brightness hits 2,500 nits.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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This wine is co-fermented with Cabernet Franc, which adds an extra layer of brightness and earthiness in the mid-palate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Obviousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviousness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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