as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown
the namelessness of the builders of the Mayan pyramids is no way diminishes the greatness of their achievement
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Noun
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The opera disappeared, and Dédé’s legacy faded into obscurity.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025 -
Despite his monumental contributions, Nearest Green’s story faded into obscurity.—
Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And so that was something that forced me into the silence of my own mind.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Approximately a minute later, one controller makes another request for the plane to contact the tower, followed by about 30 seconds of silence.—
Chris Ullery,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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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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