obviousness
Example Sentences
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Projection is a habit that has been embraced by his allies, to a point of obviousness that makes it feel like a waste of breath to observe it.
From Salon ● May 24, 2024
That obviousness makes it easier to appreciate Woods’ performance as Kelvin, which can feel stiffly opaque at moments that seem to yearn for deeply felt gestures.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
But obviousness, if not the most sophisticated approach to storytelling, is appreciated when it amplifies one’s own feelings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
This obviousness isn’t necessarily a flaw — but it is puzzling.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2023
And I’d say, “Can we get eggs?” even though I don’t want eggs, just to push back the obviousness of the situation, to make it more normal-sounding.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
