as in ignorance
a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one's surroundings, concerns, or obligations
for two weeks each year the stressed-out couple enjoy the blissful oblivion that comes with a vacation at the beach
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Recent Examples of oblivion
Leaders today calendar themselves into oblivion, squeezing out meaningful human interaction.
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
As the new year came and went, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ruling Liberal Party, after nearly a decade in power, were trailing the Conservatives by 25 points—and facing electoral oblivion.
—David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Now, many revelers take that to the furthest degree, spending the day wearing green, drinking themselves into oblivion, and not spending too much time thinking about Saint Patrick or the meaning of Irish identity.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
In 2025, business success will be determined by those who master the intersection of idea management, continuous improvement and knowledge intelligence—while the rest fade into corporate oblivion.
—Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
As the new year came and went, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ruling Liberal Party, after nearly a decade in power, were trailing the Conservatives by 25 points—and facing electoral oblivion.
—David Moscrop, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Now, many revelers take that to the furthest degree, spending the day wearing green, drinking themselves into oblivion, and not spending too much time thinking about Saint Patrick or the meaning of Irish identity.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
In 2025, business success will be determined by those who master the intersection of idea management, continuous improvement and knowledge intelligence—while the rest fade into corporate oblivion.
—Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblivion
Noun
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But the presumption of regularity is not an imperative of ignorance or a rule mandating that judges be ostriches.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This was the result of human ignorance, faulty assumptions, and limited evidence, much of it anecdotal.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This can be done through a more seamless, predictive human-machine interface while fully engaging the five senses that will foster a nirvana of personal immersion.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active travelers will find abundant opportunities for rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking, while those craving a more leisurely getaway can soak up sun-and-sand nirvana at any of Krabi’s gorgeous beaches.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Bernadette Rianne off-the-shoulder taffeta gown $1,135 NET-A-PORTER This voluminous, off-the shoulder taffeta gown is out of a fairytale in the best way, the sweetness and innocence it exudes is most unique.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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He was exonerated after the Missouri Supreme Court found clear and convincing evidence of his innocence.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Oblivion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblivion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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