Obvious
Obvious adjective - Very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad.
Usage example: obvious errors in the book that the editor or proofreader should have caught
Rank and obvious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rank" instead an adjective "Obvious".
Nearby Words: obviously, obviousness
Rank
Rank adjective - Very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad.
Usage example: the article about fairy tales was full of rank errors, such as a reference to “Cinderella biting into the poisoned apple”
Obvious and rank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obvious" instead an adjective "Rank".
Both words in one sentence
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The Sixth Ranger: Dogeyes; while he technically has the same rank as Lee within the Triad and has his own gang, he is Lee's protege and it's very obvious that he and his men answer to Lee.
Source: Video Game / Sleeping Dogs -
Caldwell as a Major, making it pretty obvious that he knows how to read the rank insignia on his uniform, he just wants to get a rise out of him.
Source: Film / The Presidio -
Getting Kevyn and Elf together appears to be a bonus reason to promote her to the rank of Commander aside from her obvious aptitude and command capabilities.
Source: Oblivious to Love
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