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abysm

noun

ə-ˈbi-zəm

Definition of abysm

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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So much of its short runtime is spent staring into an empty abyss.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 31 Oct. 2026
For one day at least, the Thunder looked into the abyss and found hope in the next generation of players who suddenly will be thrust to the forefront.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean beyond, the modern four-bedroom, six-bathroom home is lined with walls of glass that make the most of the sweeping water views and slide open to unite the indoor and outdoor spaces.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

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