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

STRONGEST

concealed doubtful dubious hidden inconspicuous indefinite obscure questionable uncertain unclear unnoticeable unsure vague

WEAK

disputable mistakable secret unknown

Example Sentences

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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

“They made it plain as day why they were there,” Mulroe said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2023

But here, plain as day, was evidence there was something not right about Hugh Parsons.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2022

It's right there plain as day, we just need to present it to a jury.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2021

He wore his thought plain as day on his face: You’re still here?

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken