Example Sentences

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Their love scene in the rain, while obviously less visually spectacular than in the film, plunges headlong into romantic cliches that manage to get the job done despite their obviousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

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

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

Okay, to be honest, I can abide by the limitation of obviousness, but the “feels” part was a done deal as far as the Wild Boy of Bainbridge Island was concerned.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith