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
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.
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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, 6 Jan. 2025
The first two are self-explanatory: Both moving and physically resting can be deeply restorative.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
The first two are self-explanatory: Both moving and physically resting can be deeply restorative.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-explanatory
Adjective
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If Hollywood waves are the definition of classic hair, then the makeup equivalent is certainly obvious.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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With New York Fashion Week underway, the most obvious place to scout for fresh haircut inspiration would be backstage.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
refinery29.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This distinction is abundantly and immediately clear onstage, never explained but automatically comprehensible to audiences as soon as the dialogue begins, and a testament to the strength of the writing and conception of the piece.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The decision was comprehensible — Caen were on another dismal run in Ligue 2 — but its execution rankled some.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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His performance in junior open-wheel racing is evident from his title win in the 2018 USF Pro 2000 Championship and his P2 finish in the 2019 Indy Lights series.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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And when the crosses did come on — Alex Iwobi also delivered eight from the other wing — the extra body Nuno wanted in defence was not always evident.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film’s general rigidity and lack of thrills become more apparent when Levi accidentally falls into the gorge.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Sixers lose to all sorts of teams, with no apparent traits that should target Philadelphia’s weakness.—
Jared Weiss,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Philadelphia, say the Chiefs, run a different, more straightforward version of the tush push, with Hurts using the leverage of his offensive line to burrow forward.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, receiving aid after a disaster is not straightforward.—
Uma Raja,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As shown by comments from Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Fremont, the potential for a blockbuster bipartisan effort to force change used to be plain.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Think subversive and specific rather than plain and flat.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Now that Bregman is on board, a clearer picture is beginning to emerge, yet there are still questions to be answered.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Self-explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-explanatory. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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