1
: easily discovered, seen, or understood
It was obvious that things weren't working out.
She stayed for obvious reasons.
2
archaic
: being in the way or in front
obviousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of obvious in a Sentence
Her doctor immediately noticed the obvious signs of the disease.
She saw only the most obvious differences.
It was obvious that things weren't working out.
The answer seems obvious enough to me.
The problem was immediately obvious to everyone in the room.
He was the obvious candidate for president.
The obvious question is: how did he become so successful?
For obvious reasons, I would not like to reveal my name.
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Of these triggers, the most obvious is probably lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that doesn’t sit well with certain people, like those who are lactose-intolerant.
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That being herself would become her biggest role yet wasn’t obvious at first.
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Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Here’s How to Shop for the Right Strap-On By Malia Griggs
Of these triggers, the most obvious is probably lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that doesn’t sit well with certain people, like those who are lactose-intolerant.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
That being herself would become her biggest role yet wasn’t obvious at first.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Toph says the veiling was obvious to their innermost circle.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for obvious
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“Obvious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obvious. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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