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more obvious

ADJECTIVE

apparent, understandable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible clear conspicuous discernible distinct evident glaring indisputable noticeable overt palpable pronounced recognizable self-evident straightforward undeniable unmistakable visible

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous concealed dark disputable doubtful dubious dull fuzzy hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured questionable secret uncertain unclear unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

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more obvious

Deep sleep is more obvious, but what one tech might label “light sleep,” another might call “awake.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Clothing stores, furniture stores and car dealerships may be among the more obvious places to make a deal, but there are some other negotiable goods and services that may be less well known.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

The much more obvious stage starts at 03:33, as Earth's darker central shadow begins moving across the lunar surface, with maximum eclipse occurring at 05:12, external.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

“And then when Candace started asking questions, everyone started attacking her, making it even more obvious that something was wrong. Because why are you attacking her when she’s just trying to find the truth?”

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

The fiddler crab is not the only creature of tidal marsh and estuary to be threatened by pesticides; others of more obvious importance to man are endangered.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson