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as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the 16th-century astrologer's predictions are so filled with obscurity that people can interpret them any way they want
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as in oblivion
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
the singer languished in relative obscurity for years before becoming famous
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as in mysteriousness
the quality or state of being impossible to know, understand, or explain
her novels were favored by gullible critics who confuse obscurity with profundity
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Recent Examples of obscurity
Where cost per ton, energy inputs, and integration pathways will decide who wins contracts from Microsoft and Stripe — and who fades into obscurity.
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Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While many frontier towns have faded into obscurity, Pray still has its own zip code—59865—thanks to this working government service.
—Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
This on top of rumors that Lisa Barlow is leaving The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — Utah may soon sink into complete obscurity.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
After playing over the end credits to the Severance season finale, the relative pop obscurity jumped over 35,000% in streams to over 20,000 for that same four-day period.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obscurity
Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
While many frontier towns have faded into obscurity, Pray still has its own zip code—59865—thanks to this working government service.
—Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
This on top of rumors that Lisa Barlow is leaving The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City — Utah may soon sink into complete obscurity.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
After playing over the end credits to the Severance season finale, the relative pop obscurity jumped over 35,000% in streams to over 20,000 for that same four-day period.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscurity
Noun
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This strategic refocus replaces surface-level interaction with meaningful inquiry and a leadership model that treats complexity and ambiguity as assets, not obstacles.—
Mary Hemphill, PhD,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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His appeal was rooted in his authenticity, unpredictability and ideological ambiguity.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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What once felt like steady ground for many leaders now feels like a slippery slope into oblivion with no glimmer of a return.—
Jamie Griffith,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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One thing President Trump can’t tariff into oblivion is your favorite Spanish-language content produced in Mexico and imported for U.S. audiences.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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And as previous studies had suggested, the research groups found that inhibitory neurons, or those that silence and modulate neural signals, were conserved across birds and mammals.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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But even when locked in a tense, deadly standoff with the vicious Barbie, Moulin doesn’t break, and his courage and silence helps lead to the liberation of France, while leaving behind a new spirit of strength and resistance.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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Speaking to Rolling Stone, the teacher, who requested anonymity, said her partner of seven years fell under the spell of ChatGPT in just four or five weeks, first using it to organize his daily schedule but soon regarding it as a trusted companion.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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Observers involved in Midlands politics, who have all spoken to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorised to speak, are confident that the new strategy can be carried out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Obscurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscurity. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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