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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
As Sarr and the young athletes improve, in fits and starts and in relative obscurity compared to much of their brethren, a franchise keeps up hope for a relevant future — one possession at a time.
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Garage 66, the team that started this journey as MBM Motorsports and briefly seemed destined for obscurity, is now banking on a 22-year-old with a solid track record and a whole lot of determination.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Her unusual trajectory, and her being based outside the US, may have contributed to her relative obscurity in New York.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Jan. 2025
But Donald Trump was not one to fade into obscurity.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Garage 66, the team that started this journey as MBM Motorsports and briefly seemed destined for obscurity, is now banking on a 22-year-old with a solid track record and a whole lot of determination.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Her unusual trajectory, and her being based outside the US, may have contributed to her relative obscurity in New York.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Jan. 2025
But Donald Trump was not one to fade into obscurity.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for obscurity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obscurity
Noun
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Some legal scholars say ambiguity about Musk's precise actions behind the scenes could also complicate his critics' legal challenges.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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But that email and a cascade of follow up messages, FAQs and the resignation agreement language are mired in ambiguities and contradictions, labor law experts said.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another couple tried on foot, feigning oblivion to the officers blocking the road.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately for them, Steph won’t be bullied – even by paternalistic threats of being sued into oblivion.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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James finally broke the silence about the rumors that the Lakers trade for Luka Doncic could extend his career.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The fallout After days of silence, the resignations came swiftly beginning Thursday.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its application would mark a significant defeat for tech companies in their decadeslong battle to avoid being wielded as government tools against their users, the people said, speaking under the condition of anonymity to discuss legally and politically sensitive issues.—
Joseph Menn The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The images that are published from within the compound in this article were shared with The Athletic by people who have been present at the site, on the condition of anonymity in order to protect relationships.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Obscurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obscurity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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