obscurity
noun
ob·scu·ri·ty
äb-ˈskyu̇r-ə-tē 
əb-
plural obscurities
1
: one that is obscure
… peppered with quotes from … heavy hitters, as well as some downright obscurities.—
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: the quality or state of being obscure
novels that have faded into obscurity
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Examples of obscurity in a Sentence
In recent years, the tradition has emerged from obscurity.
He has been living in relative obscurity in a small town in the mountains.
After a promising first novel, she faded into obscurity.
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The resurgence in interest – not to mention monetary value – suggests that the technology is resilient and unlikely to simply fade into obscurity, as was predicted during its slump.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Georgescu, who had reportedly declared zero campaign spending, had catapulted from obscurity to win the first round of the presidential vote on Nov. 24.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Why not go straight to Gunn’s Superman film, and save the quirky obscurities until after the brand has been more properly rebooted.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
And all Holly has to do is pull a little con on ’80s starlet Mariah McKay (Turner), a rich recluse who has faded into a Norma Desmond-like obscurity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Georgescu, who had reportedly declared zero campaign spending, had catapulted from obscurity to win the first round of the presidential vote on Nov. 24.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024
Why not go straight to Gunn’s Superman film, and save the quirky obscurities until after the brand has been more properly rebooted.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
And all Holly has to do is pull a little con on ’80s starlet Mariah McKay (Turner), a rich recluse who has faded into a Norma Desmond-like obscurity.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Obscurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obscurity. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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obscurity
noun
ob·scu·ri·ty
äb-ˈskyu̇r-ət-ē
əb-
plural obscurities
1
: something that is obscure
2
: the quality or state of being obscure
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