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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The longevity industry profits from mystifying the obvious, but Emanuel largely dispenses with pretense.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Stenberg would be the obvious selection, with so much offensive talent, great hands, and a high-end shot that has experts projecting top-line potential.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
These destinations invite you to look beyond the obvious, spend more time in smaller places and connect with skills, materials and traditions that continue to shape local culture.
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Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The event was extraordinary not for the obvious schtick of a prince roughing it at a budget pub, but for the fact that William actually finished his pint, surely a first for a royal forced to quaff with the masses.
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Eva Wolchover,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Stenberg would be the obvious selection, with so much offensive talent, great hands, and a high-end shot that has experts projecting top-line potential.
—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
These destinations invite you to look beyond the obvious, spend more time in smaller places and connect with skills, materials and traditions that continue to shape local culture.
—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The event was extraordinary not for the obvious schtick of a prince roughing it at a budget pub, but for the fact that William actually finished his pint, surely a first for a royal forced to quaff with the masses.
—
Eva Wolchover,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
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“The obvious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20obvious. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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