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plain as day

ADJECTIVE
evident
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conspicuous indisputable noticeable obvious palpable unmistakable visible
WEAK
axiomatic barefaced clear-cut crystal clear distinct fact incontestable incontrovertible logical manifest open and shut patent perceptible plain reasonable straightforward tangible unambiguous
Antonyms
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concealed doubtful dubious hidden inconspicuous indefinite obscure questionable uncertain unclear unnoticeable unsure vague
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disputable mistakable secret unknown

Example Sentences

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This should be plain as day to anyone who cares to look and listen.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

Baker pushes the comedy, but, just as with Ani, the injustice of it all is plain as day.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

A nest box has been installed on the girder, and the Peregrine is sitting in it, plain as day.

From Scientific American • Sep. 15, 2021

What's plain as day is that "FBoy Island" flaunts its identity as the messy, issues-burdened lovechild of dating app culture as brightly as a neon wristband.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2021

“I want to teach,” she says plain as day.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake