as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
a recurrent dream in which he would fall helplessly into a dark and silent abysm
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Noun
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The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025 -
The spirits of the three boys then help to defeat the Grabber and he's sent back to the abyss.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 24 entry-level terrace rooms start at 645 square feet, with spacious balconies overlooking the garden; the 14 Upper Terrace rooms, one floor up, are the same size, but considered ocean-facing, given the elevated viewpoint.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Inside, the main deck lounge is fitted with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that afford sweeping views of the ocean.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Abysm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abysm. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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