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

If Paul and Angus’ mutual loathing is spelled out with grating obviousness, their moments of genuine bonding and fitful reconciliation are too often pushed to the margins or relegated to a glossy acoustic-rock montage.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

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

I love the maths and the science and the ancestry and philosophy of India more than the obviousness of India.

From New York Times • Mar. 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