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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Choosing these moves seems like the obvious choice, in theory, but boss fights require careful assessment before committing to any strategy. —

Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 Examine the clues, discard the red herrings, ignore the obvious, and clock the suspicious behavior of that seemingly benign neighbor. —

Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024 In addition to the obvious questions on the ballot on November 5, voters in several states will be asked to vote on a range of surprising down-ballot measures. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 First, the obvious: Long Island Compromise was written by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, also the brains behind Fleishman is in Trouble who shares a name with the candy. —

Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the obvious