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obvious
adjective as in apparent, understandable
Strongest matches
accessible, clear, conspicuous, discernible, distinct, evident, glaring, indisputable, noticeable, overt, palpable, pronounced, recognizable, self-evident, straightforward, undeniable, unmistakable, visible
Weak matches
barefaced, bright, clear as a bell, conclusive, distinguishable, explicit, exposed, in evidence, lucid, manifest, observable, open, patent, perceivable, perceptible, plain, precise, prominent, public, self-explanatory, standing out, transparent, unconcealed, undisguised, unsubtle
Example Sentences
In hindsight some of Tricolor’s problems appear obvious.
But in soccer, anything other than the most obvious foul is often met with the aggrieved team surrounding the official in dramatic protest — sometimes even after the final whistle has sounded.
England fans are once again going through who the striker options behind captain Kane and the answer does not appear obvious.
Between those extremes lies a third category that demands creativity: projects where public need is obvious, but the business model isn’t.
It’s my favorite of his movies and my favorite of hers, and there’s just no use in pretending otherwise, as obvious of a pick as it is.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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