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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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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This year organizers are acknowledging openly what’s been obvious for a while.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are more than a few scenes here where the substitution of stuntman for star is obvious.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Yet Americans have persuaded themselves that their present challenges are less comprehensible and their politics more venal than those of eras past.—
Kori Schake,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Apr. 2019
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The foreign policy shift was evident, as European leaders visited Trump this week at the White House to talk about reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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In fact, sensuality is its muse, which is evident in the aphrodisiac-esque notes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Elvia Anaya, administrative specialist at Omni Laundry, told Rivet that the upsides of producing in L.A. are readily apparent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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On a separate note, a major situation around fertility or a child could be apparent.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The hardware seemed mature and ready to use today -- the process to snap on and take off is straightforward, and once connected the camera UI switches to the optical lens.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mission, though, is much more straightforward: Explore the origins of the universe.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My son didn’t want the standard plain vanilla suspended ceiling.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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With modest effort and our standard test parts, our system looks great all lit up (even with the plain, unlit fans on our 240mm CPU cooler).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But with a change as simple as adding a bistro table and chairs, these cozy nooks become inviting oases to use regularly.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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This fund is the simplest way to play the inevitable rise in lithium prices.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, there was no clear indication whether the list was related to Epstein's case, Maxwell's case, or another investigation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The clear back lets the iPad's design come through, and while the display cover can fold into the same two viewing angles, covering the screen actually puts it to sleep here.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Self-explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-explanatory. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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