as in obvious
easy to understand without explanation
a self-explanatory phrase The chapter titles of the book are self-explanatory.
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Recent Examples of self-explanatory
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While the name is quite self-explanatory, as are most of The Ordinary's products, not everyone is aware that the combination of niacinamide and zinc brightens the skin, improves texture, and strengthens the skin barrier.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The first is pretty self-explanatory — users can upload image files into the tool from their computer, Dropbox, or Adobe Experience Manager, and quickly remove the backgrounds.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
The title of this autobiographical book is self-explanatory.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
The first is pretty self-explanatory — users can upload image files into the tool from their computer, Dropbox, or Adobe Experience Manager, and quickly remove the backgrounds.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
The title of this autobiographical book is self-explanatory.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Tip Hair Removal Tweezers $8 $6 AMAZON Tweezers are pretty self-explanatory!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-explanatory
Adjective
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The impetus behind the spending boost—hundreds of billions of dollars in two separate packages—is obvious.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Porsha’s very obvious absence.m As the party moves outside for the big surprise, Shamea gets the ultimate birthday flex—a Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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For patients to benefit fully from AI, there must be clear and comprehensible explanations of how these systems work and how they are evaluated.—
Rob El Kareh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Given the stakes for reproductive autonomy, Donegan’s reservations are entirely comprehensible.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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It has been reported that President Trump has since asked Bannon to mend fences with Musk — and signs of that thaw were evident in his conversation with Newsom.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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And the poverty which is evident on the streets is reflected in the country’s economic data.—
Sverre Alvik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The advanced lifting technique — which has become a favorite of specialist surgeons for its apparent longer lasting results — not only repositions the top layer of skin (known as an endoscopic facelift) but also the complex network of tissue and fibrous muscles below.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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No rhyme, reason, or apparent causality except that computers are just [unprintable expletives].—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
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Although Baytown does not have any historical affinity with aerospace, its location on the water offers far more straightforward access to Relativity's test facilities in Mississippi and its launch site in Florida.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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For You Sigma's move for a more basic, straightforward interface extends to the autofocus system.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Personal style is all about texture, and so for me, adding texture through an accessory, like a leather belt or gold jewelry, helps make your outfits feel less plain.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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Food rationing in the U.K. only ended in 1954, when Twiggy was 5 years old, and her generation lived on simple, plain home cooking.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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No code is needed to get started, as a simple click below will activate this offer.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The long-term ramifications of these cuts remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Department of Education is facing a period of significant upheaval.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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To be clear: A recession isn’t around the corner, but the threats are rising.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Self-explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-explanatory. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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